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The Apprenticeship Journey with Opportunity Knox

In this episode of the Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast, featured guests Derrick Knox Jr and Eric Brown discuss how apprenticeships set up a career pathway from the start for apprentices and the value of intermediaries in establishing registered apprenticeship programs.

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American Institutes for Research (AIR)

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Making an Impact

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Real-World Innovation at Work: Norbert Seals’ Journey with Miami EdTech

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Norbert Seals, an apprentice at Miami EdTech, is making his mark as an AI apprentice, he shares how he is developing using AI to create tools such as an AI chatbot for GoSprout—showcasing how real-world projects and mentorship can launch careers and drive innovation in tech through apprenticeships.

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American Institutes for Research

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Making an Impact

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From Air Force to Cyber Force: Elliott Thompson’s Inspiring Career Pivot

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Elliott Thompson’s journey from Air Force veteran to cybersecurity professional showcases how CyberUp empowers career pivots through apprenticeships. This brief demonstrates how apprenticeships are Making an Impact in the lives of apprentices, and the success of employers with the support of intermediaries.

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American Institutes for Research

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Making an Impact

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Apprenticeships Are Changing Lives and Strengthening Workforces

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Discover how Apprenticeships are Making an Impact for Apprentices, Employers and Intermediaries. This brief highlights how, in an economy marked by rapid technological change and shifting workforce demands, apprenticeships are proving to be one of the most effective ways to connect people with promising careers—and connect employers with the skilled talent they need. At the heart of this transformation are stories of personal growth, professional development, and innovative partnerships.

This brief complements the Making an Impact video of the same title.

Author(s):

Stephanie Veck, Principal Consultant and Grace Kim, Communications Specialist, AIR

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American Institutes for Research (AIR)

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Apprentices

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AI Apprenticeship Journey with Miami EdTech Part 2 of 2

In this episode of the Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast we continue the discussion with featured guests Carlos Vazquez, Tatenda Mahaka, and Norbert Seals on the apprentice journey from the perspective of employer, mentor, and apprentice through the lens of Miami EdTech’s AI apprenticeship.

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American Institutes for Research (AIR)

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AI Apprenticeship Journey with Miami EdTech Part 1 of 2

In this episode of the Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast, featured guests Carlos Vazquez, Tatenda Mahaka, and Norbert Seals discuss the apprentice journey from the perspective of employer, mentor, and apprentice through the lens of Miami EdTech’s AI apprenticeship.

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American Institutes for Research (AIR)

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Apprentices

Employers

Educators, Trainers, and Community Support Organizations

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Economic Mobility and Prosperity in Apprenticeship

On the Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast we're celebrate National Apprenticeship Day 2025 with apprenticeship insights from Christina Yancey, Vice President at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and Amy Beller, Senior TA Consultant at AIR on how these programs benefit workers and employers alike. They also discuss AIR's commitment to economic mobility for all and how AIR supports this commitment through apprenticeship program support.

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American Institutes for Research (AIR)

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Insights from ITEXPO 2025: From AI to Upskilling

Hear our insights from ITEXPO 2025 as our team along with three partners engaged with employers from enterprise organizations to managed service providers to promote tech apprenticeships as a solution to their hiring needs. Hear key takeaways from sessions on AI, offshoring, and upskilling, along with reflections on how employers are approaching labor challenges today and in the future.

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American Institutes for Research

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Employers

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Educators, Trainers, and Community Support Organizations

States and National Organizations

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Filling the Cybersecurity Gap: Evolve Security Academy

Discover how apprenticeships can help businesses fill critical and chronic vacancies in cybersecurity. In this Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast, Dr. Faisal Abdullah, chief academic officer at Evolve Security Academy, shares his experiences using apprenticeships to develop and retain qualified cybersecurity staff and build long-term talent pipelines.

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American Institutes for Research

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Employers

Educators, Trainers, and Community Support Organizations

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Apprenticeships in the Public Sector: National League of Cities

In this Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast, Tashfia Hasan, a senior program specialist with the National League of Cities, describes how apprenticeships can help address workforce challenges in the public sector and build talent pathways to in-demand jobs in local government.

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American Institutes for Research (AIR)

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Employers

States and National Organizations

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CyberUp and ACI Learning

Learn how apprenticeships make it easy to onboard, develop, and retain a high-quality and diverse tech workforce. In this Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast, Bailey Rinella, director of Apprenticeship & Training for CyberUp, and Chris Young, director of Strategic Partnerships for ACI Learning, share how their organizations streamline the apprenticeship process to help employers fill in-demand tech jobs in areas such as IT and cybersecurity.

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American Institutes for Research

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Apprentices

Employers

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Get Ready to Hire: Expert Panel

Interested in launching an apprenticeship program but not sure where to start? In this Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast, we feature three of our network intermediary partners that create and manage apprenticeship programs for employers. Learn how apprenticeship intermediaries do the heavy lifting for you, making it easy for employers to hire, reskill, and upskill tech talent through apprenticeships.

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American Institutes for Research

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Apprentices

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Educators, Trainers, and Community Support Organizations

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Nurture the Talent: Apprentice Panel

In this Source & Grow Talent Talks podcast, two tech apprentices share their experiences and discuss the value of apprenticeships as a pathway to a successful career. Learn how the apprenticeship model addresses the tech industry's upskilling, recruitment, and retention needs.

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American Institutes for Research

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Apprentices

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Opt in to Apprenticeship: Employer Panel

Employers across the nation are unlocking access to tech talent through apprenticeships. In this episode, Claire Ross, talent development and recruiting for Miller Electric, and Jim Snyder, cyber security manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, share their success with apprenticeships in a panel discussion with moderators Tony Bryan, executive director of CyberUp, and Charlie Cornish, co-founder of American Apprenticeships Work.

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American Institutes for Research

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Apprentices

Employers

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Improving Apprenticeship Completion Rates

Apprenticeships programs are a proven strategy to develop a talent pipeline for a skilled workforce. Apprenticeships can also help employers mitigate workforce shortages and provide workers with paid work experience, classroom instruction, progressive wage increases, and a nationally recognized credential. In 2021, the United States Department of Labor reported that overall apprenticeship completion rates were below 35%.

Author(s):

Gauri (Gee) Rege, Christina Curnow, and Chelsi Campbell

Source:

American Institutes for Research

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Employers

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Educators, Trainers, and Community Support Organizations

States and National Organizations