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Intro
Federal and Congressional leadership plays a critical role in strengthening and expanding the nation’s apprenticeship system. AFA works with leaders in Congress and federal agencies to modernize apprenticeship policy, expand employer participation, and build stronger talent pipelines for America’s economy.
Key Congressional Legislation to Advance Registered Apprenticeships
H.R. 6725, On-the-Job Earn While You Learn Training and Apprenticeships for African Americans Act
Would expand apprenticeship access through partnerships with employers, workforce organizations, and community-based training programs that connect workers to high-quality career pathways.
H.R. 6445 / S. 3364, Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeship Act
Would accelerate the development of apprenticeship programs in healthcare occupations by clarifying registration timelines and modernizing administrative processes.
H.R. 4588 / S. 2028, Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025
House: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4588
Senate: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2028 Description: Would Strengthen partnerships between colleges and Registered Apprenticeships by supporting institutions that integrate classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training.
Reauthorizing the National Apprenticeship Act (Forthcoming)
AFA is working with policymakers to develop a modern reauthorization of the National Apprenticeship Act that expands employer and worker participation and strengthens apprenticeship infrastructure.
AFA on the Hill
Zach Boren, Senior Vice President of Apprenticeships for America, testifies before the House Small Business Committee on apprenticeships, career and technical education, and strengthening apprenticeships for small businesses.
Congressional Testimony
Testimony from Zach Boren, Senior Vice President
House Small Business Committee — Apprenticeships, CTE and Main Street
Watch the Hearing: House Small Business Committee Hearing
Federal Leadership & Industry Collaboration
Apprenticeships for America working with the White House on Apprenticeships, along with members JobForward and Apprenticely
Apprenticeship leaders meeting near the White House to discuss expanding employer-led apprenticeship programs and strengthening America’s workforce pipeline.
Watch
Apprenticeship in a Minute — Small Business Consortium
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7434270706210758658/
