As a young adult Brendan was struggling to find the right track on his career path. Through a powerful partnership, Brendan discovered the pit crew pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program at Trackhouse Racing in Concord, North Carolina.

Brendan dropped out of community college with a desire to create a fresh start. His previous work history included fast food, landscaping and HVAC. Brendan had no experience as a mechanic or with a race car pit crew. Brendan connected with the NCWorks Centralina NEXTGEN team who introduced him to the pre-apprenticeship program at Trackhouse Racing. Trackhouse Racing Director of Apprenticeship Phil Foster, ApprenticeshipNC Consultant Sylvia Jones and NEXTGEN Program Leader Monica Gramling worked together to enroll Brendan in NEXTGEN WIOA Youth Services and start his journey as a pre-apprentice.

The NEXTGEN team provided Brendan with work experience assistance, offering a source of income and continual support as he worked to complete the pre-apprenticeship program. Brendan successfully completed the pre-apprenticeship/work experience program in April 2022 which led to full-time employment with Trackhouse Racing. He then transitioned to Trackhouse’s two-year apprenticeship program. “NCWorks has definitely helped me find a passion for racing that I wouldn’t have even known about,” Brendan shared.

His success continued when Brendan worked as an over-the-wall pit crew member for the winning team at NASCAR’s first-ever Cup Series Street Race in Chicago in July 2023! Brendan’s story is a testament to the possibilities that arise when opportunity meets determination, and teamwork drives success.

This impact was achieved through partnership between the Centralina Workforce Development Board, NCWorks Centralina NEXTGEN Youth Program, ApprenticeshipNC, Trackhouse Racing and Equus Workforce Solutions.

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We are soliciting applications to assist businesses in developing or expanding Registered Apprenticeship. Equus will award incentives to eligible businesses and/or organizations with deliberate plans to create new Registered Apprenticeship Programs or significantly expand existing programs.

Multiple awards will be issued. Applications will be accepted until January 5, 2024.

Access the RFA Package

OR

Email DiscoverApprenticeship@EquusWorks.com to request a copy.

As an intermediary, we work to:

• Launch, promote and expand Registered Apprenticeship models in high-growth industries
• Connect career seekers to Registered Apprenticeship program opportunities to increase Registered Apprenticeship placements
• Connect businesses to career centers for talent pipelines and leveraged resources
• Connect businesses to training providers
• Advise partners on available funding sources to support apprenticeships
• Increase the number of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for under-represented populations
• Provide information and technical assistance sessions

This Industry Intermediary for Registered Apprenticeship project is supported by the Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration under Contract number, 1605C2-20-C-0016. A total of $1,286,855 or 100% is financed with federal funds. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.

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Meet Miriam, a proud daughter of immigrant workers, who discovered the path to her new purpose through the Washington Association for Community Health (WACH) and Valley View Health Center Raymond’s Certified Medical Assistant apprenticeship program. Miriam shared her gratitude stating “I am grateful for this program and for giving people the chance to grow in our field.  I know my new purpose in life is to help the Hispanic Community understand their health. I would like to thank everyone who makes this program possible.”

If you have questions about how our Intermediary team can help with apprenticeship opportunities, email us at discoverapprenticeship@equusworks.com.

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The Environmental Services Tech (EVS) program supports hospitals and local communities with employee training and development that expands clinical knowledge and capabilities particular to unique hospital settings. Lifepoint’s programs are registered nationally with the Department of Labor/Office of Apprenticeship, providing apprentices with career pathways that foster professional development and promote the advancement of quality patient care.

“Agnes completed our Environmental Services Apprenticeship Program and then served as a presenter leading a four-month series for the EVS Apprenticeship Program. Agnes’ dedication to the apprenticeship program is indicative of her leadership style as the EVS Lead within her hospital. Our apprenticeship program, hospitals, and patients are fortunate to have Agnes’ leadership. She is an invaluable member of our team and deserves to be recognized outside our organization,” shared Laura Dailey, Director of Educational Program Design and Lifepoint Health.

If you have questions about how our Intermediary team can help with apprenticeship opportunities, email us at discoverapprenticeship@equusworks.com.

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Luis is the first Ramey Job Corps Center graduate to join LUMA Energy in their program for utility lineworker. From Salinas, Puerto Rico, Luis started at Ramey JCC in 2021 training in Carpentry and progressing to Solar Photovoltaic and Thermal Systems. Upon graduation, Luis is working full-time for LUMA Energy and contributing to the utilities infrastructure of his community.

If you have questions about how our Intermediary team can help with apprenticeship opportunities, email us at discoverapprenticeship@equusworks.com.

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Our NCWorks Centralina project has continued to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion with a strong focus on typically underrepresented groups, including women. The team showcases the true intent of apprenticeships by building career pathways for career seekers, and assisting our employers to connect with an untapped skilled talent!

Visit NCWorks Centralina’s website to learn more about their services at www.centralinaworkforce.com.

If you have questions about how our Intermediary team can help with apprenticeship opportunities, email us at discoverapprenticeship@equusworks.com.

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We are soliciting applications to assist businesses in developing or expanding Registered Apprenticeship. Equus will award incentives to eligible businesses and/or organizations with deliberate plans to create new Registered Apprenticeship Programs or significantly expand existing programs.

Multiple awards will be issued. Applications will be accepted until November 6, 2023.

Access the RFA Package

OR

Email DiscoverApprenticeship@EquusWorks.com to request a copy.

As an intermediary, we work to:

• Launch, promote and expand Registered Apprenticeship models in high-growth industries
• Connect career seekers to Registered Apprenticeship program opportunities to increase Registered Apprenticeship placements
• Connect businesses to career centers for talent pipelines and leveraged resources
• Connect businesses to training providers
• Advise partners on available funding sources to support apprenticeships
• Increase the number of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for under-represented populations
• Provide information and technical assistance sessions

This Industry Intermediary for Registered Apprenticeship project is supported by the Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration under Contract number, 1605C2-20-C-0016. A total of $1,286,855 or 100% is financed with federal funds. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.

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Equus is excited to partner with the following organizations to support Registered Apprenticeship expansion:

• Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. (Rhode Island): BAYADA provides high-quality home health care in 23 states. Incentive funds will support the expansion for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses.
• Craft Education System, Inc. (California, National): The Craft Education System is a data system purpose-built for facilitating apprenticeship-based pathways in industries that require trainees to hold accredited degrees and credentials. Incentive funds will support the development and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the teaching industry.
• Idaho Health Care Association (Idaho): The Idaho Health Care Association will use this award to operate a Certified Nursing Assistant program to support their Skilled Nursing Home members.
• MedCertify (Kentucky-based, National): MedCertify offers online training for healthcare, dental and information technology. Incentive funds will support the implementation of their Medical Assistant program with their employer partners.
• NC Nursing Academy (North Carolina): NC Nursing Academy will use this award to provide high-quality Certified Nurse Aide training to students and offer candidate pipelines to area hospitals, long-term care facilities, pharmacies and healthcare agencies operating a Registered Apprenticeship Program.
• People, Inc. (New York): People Inc. is a multispecialty non-profit health and human services agency supporting individuals with disabling conditions or other special needs. Equus is serving as the sponsor for their Licensed Practical Nursing program and is providing an incentive award to support program expansion.
• Rodham Institute (Washington, D.C.): The Institute seeks to apply the transformative power of education to achieve health equity in Washington, D.C. Equus is providing an incentive award to support the expansion of their Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• ScionHealth (Kentucky): ScionHealth strives to provide quality-driven, patient-centered acute and post-acute hospital solutions across 79 hospital campuses in 25 states. Equus is serving as a placeholder sponsor and incentive funds will support the expansion of their apprenticeship programs.
• Seven Counties Services (Kentucky): Seven Counties Services is a Community Mental Health Center that offers a full range of mental and behavioral health services, substance abuse treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in the greater Louisville region. Incentive funds will support the Behavioral Health Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Click here to learn more about opportunities to partner with Equus to develop or expand your Registered Apprenticeship Program.

This Industry Intermediary for Registered Apprenticeship project is supported by the Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration under Contract number, 1605C2-20-C-0016. A total of $1,286,855 or 100% is financed with federal funds.

The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.

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We are soliciting applications to assist businesses in developing or expanding Registered Apprenticeship. Equus will award incentives to eligible businesses and/or organizations with deliberate plans to create new Registered Apprenticeship Programs or significantly expand existing programs.

Multiple awards will be issued. Applications will be accepted until October 24, 2022.

Access the RFA Package

Email DiscoverApprenticeship@EquusWorks.com for more information.

As an intermediary, we are committed to:

• Launching, promoting and expanding Registered Apprenticeship models in high growth industries
• Connecting career seekers to Registered Apprenticeship program opportunities to increase Registered Apprenticeship placements
• Connecting businesses to career centers for talent pipelines and leveraged resources
• Connecting businesses to training providers
• Advising partners on available funding sources to support apprenticeships
• Increasing the number of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for under-represented populations
• Providing information and technical assistance sessions on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

This Industry Intermediary for Registered Apprenticeship project is supported by the Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration under Contract number, 1605C2-20-C-0016. A total of $1,286,855 or 100% is financed with federal funds. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.

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