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Join representatives from Apprenticeship Minnesota at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to learn about registered apprenticeship and the benefits of growing and sustaining an innovative workforce. As a strategy to meet your need for skilled workers while increasing engagement and retention, registered apprenticeship offers a time-tested employee training system that can be customized to meet the needs of any business. There is no cost to attend.

Registered apprenticeship for educators series

Sign-up for a registered apprenticeship 101 session designed for educators and school staff who applied for the Introduction to Registered Apprenticeship for Educators grant. View dates, times and register.

August 2026

Date and time	Topic/Title	Registration and more information
Aug. 6, 2026 1 to 1:30 p.m.	Webinar: Recognized Apprenticeship Preparation Programs	Learn more and register
Aug. 19, 2026 10 a.m.	Building Career Pathways Through the Blind Institute of Technology's Academy-to-Apprenticeship Model	Learn more and register
Aug. 19, 2026 1 to 2 p.m.	Open information session for workforce development partners	Learn more and register
Aug. 25, 2026 noon to 1:30 p.m.	Advocating for the Neurodivergent Apprentice	Learn more and register
Aug. 27, 2026 1 to 2 p.m.	RAPIDS training	Learn more and register

September 2026

Date and time	Topic/Title	Registration and more information
Sept. 24, 2026 3 to 4 p.m.	Standards revisions training	Learn more and register
Oct. 21, 2026 1 to 2 p.m.	Open information session for workforce development partners	Learn more and register
Oct. 23 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Workshop for apprenticeship instructors on adult learning and engagement strategies	Learn more and register
Nov. 19, 2026 1 to 2 p.m.	RAPIDS training	Learn more and register

October 2026

Date and time	Topic/Title	Registration and more information
Oct. 21, 2026 1 to 2 p.m.	Open information session for workforce development partners	Learn more and register
Oct. 23 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Workshop for apprenticeship instructors on adult learning and engagement strategies	Learn more and register
Nov. 19, 2026 1 to 2 p.m.	RAPIDS training	Learn more and register

November 2026

Date and time	Topic/Title	Registration and more information
Nov. 19, 2026 1 to 2 p.m.	RAPIDS training	Learn more and register

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Translated materials about apprenticeship

Brochures and handouts about the benefits of apprenticeship and frequently asked questions are available in multiple languages: Español/Spanish | Soomaali/Somali | Hmoob/Hmong | ကညီ/Karen