Transports - a US DOL Industry Intermediary for Registered Apprenticeship

10/11/2020

TransPORTs is proud to support VT Halter Marine Shipyards new U.S. Department of Labor registered program with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College! Congratulations to MGCCC and VT Halter for developing a program that enables apprentices to earn industry-valued skills and credentials and the opportunity to earn academic credit.

    Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Halter Marine held an Apprenticeship Orientation Session on September 1 at Halter Marine in Pascagoula. Fifty shipbuilding apprentices began the program, with 10 in each of five programs that include electrical, welding, …

10/05/2020

We are thrilled to announce the Four Rivers Career Center new U.S. Department of Labor registered youth apprenticeship program! We look forward to supporting the program which will expand students' options for entering CTE-linked career pathways that pay a family supporting wage.

The Four Rivers Career Center (FRCC) announced last week its facility would be offering the Youth Registered Apprenticeship program (YRA) this year.

10/02/2020

Important news that benefits Veterans using their post-9/11 benefits during their program.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Special COVID rules extended to December 21, 2021

With the passage of H.R.8337 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, the special COVID rules have been extended. Post 9/11 GI Bill students who pursue resident courses converted to an online modality solely due to COVID 19 will continue to receive the MHA rate for resident training. Students who have any questions concerning their course modality should contact their learning institution. For specific questions about VA education benefits, please call the Education Call center at 1-888-442-4551.

09/28/2020

Congratulations to the U.S. Department of Labor WANTO grant winners including Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) - your work to increase apprenticeship opportunities for women benefits ALL of us!

More than $4 million in grants will help recruit, train and retain more women in quality pre-apprenticeship and programs, expanding job opportunities in nontraditional industries. https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/wb/wb20200928

09/25/2020

We're glad to see broad bipartisan support in Congress for as a proven model for workforce development and are proud of our part in expanding apprenticeship nationwide in the industry through our U.S. Department of Labor contract.

The House Education and Labor Committee on Thursday approved the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 (H.R. 8294) by a vote along partisan lines. The bill would reauthorize the National Apprenticeship Act, which established the registered...

09/22/2020

Did you know that you may be overlooking a natural, untapped pool of talenr for your aporencirship program? Job Accommodation Network provides excellent free resources and technical assistance to help companies hire and train people with disabilities to meet critical workforce needs. Join their monthly webinar to learn more! U.S. Department of Labor

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09/07/2020

09/03/2020

Make plans now to hear from U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship staff and industry employers with apprenticeship programs about the value and benefits of apprenticeship. TransPORTs is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to help organizations like yours by providing free, expert technical assistance and ongoing program support for your registered apprenticeship program.

09/02/2020

It's not every day one of our partners gets the Hollywood star treatment! Fun to see our friends at 5 Star Electric LLC get the kudos they deserve for all their hard work from Duck Dynasty's own Phil Robertson "The Duck Commander"!

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson is “happy, happy, happy” to have his power restored at his Duck Commander company.
He stopped to thank our 5-Star Electric crew working to restore power in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

08/28/2020

Thrilled to see Cynthia Walker from our partner Four Rivers Career Center meeting with local employers to explain the benefits of ! U.S. Department of Labor

08/24/2020

Good news from our partners at Port of Baltimore!