| Apprenticeships benefit employers, workers, veterans, women and anyone seeking a path to a rewarding career. | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | November 19, 2021 |
| National Apprenticeship Week Were recognizing National Apprenticeship Week through Nov. 21. Partners around the country are hosting more than 800 events, and weve launched a new collaborative effort to expand, diversify and modernize Registered Apprenticeships. |
| Biden and Walsh highlight infrastructure bill benefits in Detroit Secretary Walsh joined President Joe Biden in Michigan for the grand opening of General Motors Factory ZERO the companys first all-electric vehicle assembly plant where they discussed how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will create good-paying union jobs and benefit America's communities for generations to come. |
| National Women in Apprenticeship Day To mark the first National Women in Apprenticeship Day on Nov. 18, Vice President Kamala Harris reflected on the important role Registered Apprenticeships play in expanding career pathways for women. |
| Expanding Registered Apprenticeship programs Secretary Walsh and Swiss President Guy Parmelin signed a memorandum of understanding to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs in the United States. In a separate event, Deputy Secretary Julie Su recognized Bitwise, a female-owned tech company, on their commitment to train application developers and salesforce administrators using the Registered Apprenticeship model. |
| Tribal Nations Summit Secretary Walsh spoke at the White House Tribal Nations Summits Economic and Workforce Development Panel this week, emphasizing how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support Tribal communities by expanding broadband coverage, rebuilding roads and bridges, eliminating lead pipes and building resilience to climate change. |
| New Jersey opioid grant Last year, overdoses from controlled substances, including opioids, killed more than 2,500 people in New Jersey. To help combat the growing epidemic, we awarded $3 million to continue employment and training services in nine New Jersey counties. |
|  | Military apprenticeships This apprenticeship program prepares service members for good jobs and provides employers with the right talent. |
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|  | Nondisplacement EO Under a new executive order, President Biden is reducing turnover in federal contracts by keeping skilled workers in their jobs. |
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|  | Worker health The countrys largest pork processor will develop an infectious disease preparedness plan after OSHA inspectors found workers were exposed to coronavirus hazards. |
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|  | Women in trades Looking for a stable job, Cristina Barillas applied to be a plumber. Today shes the chair of Chicago Women in Trades, and she has advice for women who are interested in the industry. |
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| Workplace injuries and illnesses, 2020 In 2020, private sector employers reported 2.7 million injury and illness cases, down 5.7% from 2019. Over the same period, injury cases declined from 2.7 million to 2.1 million, while illness cases more than quadrupled to 544,600 cases. |
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