The Apprenticeship Renaissance: How Governors Are Reimagining Workforce Development
New America, April 18, 2025
The workforce development landscape in the United States is experiencing an apprenticeship renaissance, with governors across political lines championing structured programs as vital education-to-employment pathways. Apprenticeship has emerged as a prominent theme in this year's State of the State addresses. Governors outlined innovative apprenticeship pathways and strategies beyond traditional four-year degree pathways. Several governors have endorsed these programs and set ambitious, measurable goals for their expansion.