● Live Webinars & Featured Content — April 26 – May 2, 2026

National
Apprenticeship
Week 2026

Apprenti Answers — Live Webinars, Featured Video & Blog
7 days. 7 spotlights. Unlimited opportunity.

Every day of National Apprenticeship Week, Apprenti is publishing new content — 5 live webinars on Zoom & LinkedIn Live, 1 opening video, and 1 closing blog — spotlighting Tech, AI, Life Sciences, HR, Healthcare, and Tribal workforce development.

April 26 – May 2, 2026

The Week at a Glance

5 live webinars on Zoom & LinkedIn Live (Mon–Fri), plus an opening video on Sunday and a closing blog on Saturday. Click any session below to register or access content.

Sunday, April 26 — Opening Day

Featured Video

Welcome to National Apprenticeship Week

We’re launching the week with a special opening video from the Apprenti team — sharing where we’ve been, where we’re going, and why apprenticeship matters now more than ever.

Monday, April 27

Tech & Technology

How Are Tech Companies Building Tomorrow’s Workforce?

Tech talent pipelines are breaking down — apprenticeship is how leading companies are closing the gap. Join Dean Miller from PACT and Lelia Broughton from Fortyx80 for a live webinar on registered apprenticeship inside tech organizations.

Tuesday, April 28

Artificial Intelligence

AI Is Changing Work. Is Your Talent Strategy Ready?

Demand for AI-ready talent is outpacing supply. Join us live with Carla Johnson from NC State University and Apprenti’s own Bri Durham to explore what AI-focused apprenticeship programs look like in practice and how employers can build an AI-literate workforce.

Wednesday, April 29

Life Sciences

Life Sciences Has a Talent Problem. Apprenticeship Is Part of the Solution.

From the earliest days of life sciences apprenticeship to where the field is headed next — this session traces the full arc with Malcolm Jeffers, Transformation Strategist and Head of Research of the International Academy of Automation Engineers and Sunny Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of MassBioEd. Hear how programs were built from the ground up, what’s working today, and what the future holds.

Thursday, April 30

HR & Workforce Development

HR Leaders: Here’s How Apprenticeship Fits Into Your Talent Strategy.

Join us live with Isaac Agbeshie-Noye of the SHRM Foundation to cover how to build the internal business case for apprenticeship — and how Apprenti serves as a hands-on partner from launch through the full program lifecycle.

Friday, May 1

Healthcare

Healthcare’s Workforce Gap Is Growing. Apprenticeship Is Meeting the Moment.

Join us live with Evelyn Gonzalez of Broward Health and Jay Prosser of Massachusetts Nursing Council on Workforce Sustainability to explore how registered apprenticeship is building specialized healthcare talent pipelines that traditional hiring simply can’t deliver.

Saturday, May 2 — Closing Day

Tribal Work & Communities

Closing Out NAW With Purpose: Apprenticeship in Tribal Communities 🌿

We close the week with one of our most important conversations. Registered apprenticeship has unique power to advance economic mobility in tribal communities. Featuring perspectives from Christina Riley & Bellevue College.

Why It Matters

Why Registered Apprenticeship Works

Talent Built to Your Exact Specs

Rather than hoping the right candidate exists in the market, registered apprenticeship lets you develop talent to meet your organization’s precise needs.

Federal Compliance Handled for You

Apprenti takes on the administrative and compliance burden of program sponsorship — so your team can focus on developing talent, not navigating paperwork.

Expands Access to Untapped Talent

A growing number of high-potential workers without four-year degrees are ready to perform. Apprenticeship bridges the gap and creates real pathways to careers.

High ROI vs. Traditional Hiring

The cost of turnover keeps climbing. Apprenticeship produces credentialed, committed employees — delivering strong return on your talent investment over the long term.

Apprenti as a True Hands-On Partner

We’re not just an intermediary. Apprenti works with employers to design programs, connect them with candidates, and support both employers and apprentices throughout the full lifecycle.

What Is Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered apprenticeship is a formalized, employer-driven training model where workers earn wages while developing industry-recognized skills under experienced mentors. It combines on-the-job learning with related technical instruction, resulting in a nationally recognized credential — and unlike traditional hiring, it allows organizations to develop talent to exact specifications.

The Talent Challenge Is Real — and Getting Harder

Across virtually every sector Apprenti serves, employers report the same challenge: the talent they need isn’t available through conventional channels. Tech faces persistent shortages in cybersecurity, data science, and software development. Life sciences companies compete for lab technicians and clinical specialists. Healthcare employers need skilled workers immediately. Apprenticeship bridges that gap by unlocking untapped talent.

Stay in the Loop

Don’t Miss What’s Coming Next

National Apprenticeship Week is just the beginning. Apprenti is building toward Regional Roundtables across the country and the National Summit in Washington, DC — and you’ll want to be the first to know when details are available.

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