High schools are equipping students for the future workforce through earning while learning

Apprenticeships are on the rise as high schools and private sectors acknowledge the importance of preparing students for future workforce roles and providing career paths that do not necessarily require a bachelor’s degree.

Don’t miss The 74 and the Progressive Policy Institute’s online panel at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, focusing on solutions to ensure the education and workforce systems in the U.S. adapt to meet current workforce demands. Expert insights will be shared by Vanessa Bennett from Jobs for the Future; Lateefah Durant from CityWorks D.C.; Jess Kostelnik, senior policy adviser to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis; and Seth Lentz, executive director of the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin.

Register for the Zoom event here or watch the live stream on this page at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

Recent coverage on career readiness trends:

• Indianapolis High School Allocates Time for Internships for All Students
• Georgia Apprentices Begin Training in Sophomore Year
• Rhode Island Leverages Career & Technical Education for Student Success
• LISTEN — Exploring Apprenticeships for Opportunities Beyond ‘College or Bust’
• Networking Matters: Social Capital Vital for First-Gen Students’ Career Growth