Last November, when Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh announced the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative to bring together industry, labor, education, equity and workforce leaders to partner with the department’s Office of Apprenticeship, the Center of Workforce Innovation’s Chief Operations Officer, Miche Grant was intrigued. 

“When deciding if this initiative was right for CWI and our efforts in Region 1, we had to ask ourselves ‘Why become an ambassador?’” said Grant. “Our purpose is to create a dynamic climate for business through workforce solutions based on research, relationships, resources and results. Participating in this initiative gives us a chance to focus on this valuable workforce strategy and participate in a national movement to improve and modernize its use.”

"Our purpose is to create a dynamic climate for business through workforce solutions based on research, relationships, resources and results. Participating in this initiative gives us a chance to focus on this valuable workforce strategy and participate in a national movement to improve and modernize its use.”

Miche Grant, COO 

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the selection of the initial cohort of 207 officials and organizations chosen to serve as Apprenticeship Ambassadors. The Center of Workforce Innovations was named in the inaugural group. Those selected have committed to sharing their experiences and collaborating with the department to champion apprenticeship opportunities. 

CWI is proud to be named amongst a network of community-based organizations, educators, employers, industry associations, labor organizations, state organizations, program sponsors and workforce partners with a common goal to promote, expand and diversify apprenticeship.

The DOL’s Office of Apprenticeship will collaborate with Apprenticeship Ambassadors to promote Registered Apprenticeship as part of the department’s commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act this week. The commemoration will continue through the remainder of the year, and include National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 14-20, 2022.