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End the Nursing Shortage with Apprenticeships & Craft Connect
The U.S. faces a severe nursing crisis. This article explores how structured work-based learning, supported by Craft Connect's platform, offers a scalable, sustainable solution to build a resilient healthcare workforce.
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Logistics Apprenticeships: Solving the Supply Chain Crisis
The e-commerce boom has created a logistics crisis and workforce shortages. Work-based learning and apprenticeships offer a proven solution, boosting retention and solving talent gaps. Craft Connect simplifies program management.
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Indiana Apprenticeship Grant: Funding for Education & Manufacturing
Indiana's SAEF grant offers funding for Registered Apprenticeships & Pre-Apprenticeships in education & manufacturing. It covers RTI, mentoring, and administration, with Craft Education supporting compliance and tracking. Apply by Dec 1, 2025.
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Clean Energy Jobs: Apprenticeships Bridge the Workforce Gap
Clean energy jobs are booming, but a skills gap is a challenge. Registered Apprenticeships are the solution. Craft Connect offers a free platform to efficiently manage these programs, ensuring compliance and scalability.
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Modernizing Manufacturing Apprenticeships for Industry 4.0 with Craft
Industry 4.0 is reshaping manufacturing, creating a 2.1M job gap due to outdated training. Modern digital apprenticeship platforms like Craft Connect provide real-time data, compliance, and multi-employer solutions to build a skilled workforce.
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Work-Based Learning: Bridging Skills Gaps with Craft
This article explains how work-based learning (WBL) closes the skills gap. It details how platforms like Craft streamline WBL implementation, offering structured partnerships, measurable outcomes, and efficient management to boost student employability.
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