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Working on Working: Reimagining Training Models in a New Era
During welcome remarks at the Business Innovations for the Future of Work summit, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick T. Harker said that low unemployment and accelerating technological change offer ?the chance of a lifetime? to rethink how we approach workforce development. Harker highlighted cross-sector partnerships that are innovating how businesses invest in workers? skills to create a more inclusive and resilient workforce.
Discussion Paper
Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship is a compelling workforce development model for rural communities looking to grow and retain local talent. However, little is known about how common apprenticeship is in rural communities. In this post1, we look at the past 10 years of data on Registered Apprenticeship statewide and nationally. Between 2016 and 2025, the share of registered apprentices in rural communities has grown steadily: In 2025, nearly one-fifth (18 percent) of new apprentices were located in rural communities. While urban communities add more apprentices each year due to their population size, by ...