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WorkHands Updates

WorkHands ya está disponible en Español

We're excited to say - our application is now available in Spanish! WorkHands esta muy emocionado que decir -- nuestra aplicacion ya esta disponsible en español!

The WorkHands Team

March 3, 2026

Apprenticeship System

Prototype to infrastructure: How Apprenticeship Standards Library supports PASI

The WorkHands Team

February 17, 2026

Engineering

WorkHands Engineering 2025 Review

Jake Hash

January 20, 2026

WorkHands Updates

Here's what it's like to launch with WorkHands

The WorkHands Team

December 16, 2025

Newsletter

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WorkHands Updates

WorkHands ya está disponible en Español

We're excited to say - our application is now available in Spanish! WorkHands esta muy emocionado que decir -- nuestra aplicacion ya esta disponsible en español!

The WorkHands Team

March 3, 2026

Apprenticeship System

Prototype to infrastructure: How Apprenticeship Standards Library supports PASI

Making apprenticeship simpler continues with PASI, the National Project on Apprenticeship Standards and Interoperability

The WorkHands Team

February 17, 2026

Engineering

WorkHands Engineering 2025 Review

Ever wonder what's going on behind the scenes with WorkHands engineering? Here's a window into our world serving you.

Jake Hash

January 20, 2026

WorkHands Updates

Here's what it's like to launch with WorkHands

Ever wonder what launching with WorkHands is like? Wonder no more. We can just tell you.

The WorkHands Team

December 16, 2025

Applicants

Are you looking for an apprenticeship? We can help

Are you trying to find an apprenticeship? We want to help. Sign up for a free call, and we'll share what we know.

Patrick Cushing

December 2, 2025

Running Apprenticeships

Do you need an apprenticeship management system?

Do you need an apprenticeship management system? No. Do you want one? Probably. Here's why.

Patrick Cushing

November 10, 2025

WorkHands Updates

Introducing Recruiting+... applicant to apprentice tracking, all-in-one

Announcing the launch of Recruiting+, a new, premium add-on to WorkHand Plus that allows you to accept a custom application into your apprenticeship program, share with employers, and more.

The WorkHands Team

August 14, 2025

Apprentices

Looking for electrical apprenticeships in Georgia?

Are you looking for electrical apprenticeships in Georgia? Here's a guide for how to find electrical apprenticeships in Georgia.

The WorkHands Team

August 5, 2025

Apprentices

How Apprenticeships Can Launch You Into a Long-Term Career

Apprenticeships can launch you into a career well beyond just the first job. It's the start of your leadership, mentoring, or business career as well.

The WorkHands Team

July 24, 2025

Apprentices

Understanding wage schedules -- or how you get paid -- as an apprentice

A core part of apprenticeships is a clearly outlined wage schedule. What's that mean? Read to find out.

The WorkHands Team

July 9, 2025

Apprentices

What to Expect From Your First 90 Days as an Apprentice

The first 90 days are the toughest in any job. Apprenticeships can feel like starting two jobs at once. The key is to be patient, survive, and see yourself to the other side.

The WorkHands Team

June 30, 2025

Apprentices

How to make the most of your apprenticeship mentor

Mentorship requires a great mentor and great learner. Here's how you can be a better learner during your apprenticeship.

The WorkHands Team

June 19, 2025

Registering Apprenticeships

The Registered Apprenticeship Standards Library at apprenticeshipstandards.org

WorkHands mission to make apprenticeship simpler goes beyond just workhands.com. Meet the Registered Apprenticeship Standards Library at apprenticeshipstandards.org.

Patrick Cushing

June 9, 2025

Apprentices

Step-by-step guide to applying for an apprenticeship

Once you know what apprenticeship you want, you're going to need to apply. This takes preparation, research, documentation, and persistence.

The WorkHands Team

May 28, 2025

Apprentices

How to find an apprenticeship near you?

Finding an apprenticeship isn't necessarily straightforward. You need to do your homework, search various sites, and ask questions, but that'll put you ahead of most other people on your path.

The WorkHands Team

May 12, 2025

Apprentices

Top 5 myths about apprenticeships

There are all kinds of myths around apprenticeships. They're only for the trades. They're only union. You need to know someone. Like many things, however, the truth is different in 2025.

The WorkHands Team

April 30, 2025

Apprentices

What's an apprenticeship, anyways? How's it differ from a job, internship, or trade school?

If you're weighing your options for a new career, an apprenticeship could be just the pathway you're missing. Here's how its different from an internship, job, or trade school

The WorkHands Team

April 22, 2025

Opinion

Why make apprenticeship simpler? Part 4: State specificity

Part 4 in our series on why make apprenticeship simpler is where we talk about how state specific regulations make this system more complicated for some

Patrick Cushing

April 8, 2025

Definitions

Apprenticeship and industry codes: ONET, SOC, and RAPIDS

What do the ONET and RAPIDS codes mean that you see floating around the apprenticeship system?

Joshua Monge

April 3, 2025

Opinion

Why make apprenticeship simpler? Part 3: Industry jargon

Why make apprenticeship simpler? We've talked about the agreement and regulations. Now let's explore the complication around industry jargon.

Patrick Cushing

March 25, 2025

Registering Apprenticeships

Running an apprenticeship in California? You'll need an LEA.

Are you registering with California's DAS? You'll need an LEA so you should probably know what they are and how to form that partnership.

Patrick Cushing

March 20, 2025

Definitions

What do time, competency, and hybrid apprenticeships mean?

Choosing the right approach to your apprenticeship means understanding time, competency, and hybrid apprenticeships impact on on-the-job training

Katie Carnevale

March 18, 2025

Definitions

What types of apprenticeship partnerships make sense for your program?

Apprenticeships often need partnerships to cover all parts of the program -- education, employment, and more. Here's a list of types of partners and partnerships for you to consider.

Katie Carnevale

March 11, 2025

Events

I attended my first apprenticeship conference. Here's what it was like!

Ever wonder what it's like to attend an apprenticeship conference? Me too! Here's a breakdown of my first experience.

WorkHands

March 4, 2025

Definitions

Know your ATR, ie, Apprenticeship Training Representative

Do you know your ATR? Do you know what an ATR is? If no to either of these questions, its time to learn about your Apprenticeship Training Representative.

Patrick Cushing

February 25, 2025

Registering Apprenticeships

What are Apprenticeable Occupations?

Registered apprenticeships are for apprenticeable occupations. But what determines if an occupation is apprenticeable? How does it get there? Read to find out.

Katie Carnevale

February 13, 2025

Definitions

What are Registered Apprenticeship Standards?

Ever wonder what an apprenticeship standard is? Let's take a walk through the entire document and demystify it for you.

Katie Carnevale

February 11, 2025

Opinion

How to bring more employers into the apprenticeship system?

NPR highlighted that demand outstrips supply for apprenticeships. How do we bring more employers into the ecosystem to change that?

Patrick Cushing

January 28, 2025

Definitions

What is Registered Apprenticeship?

What is a registered apprenticeship? A registered apprenticeship is a training program, registered with the DOL, that includes on-the-job training, related technical instruction, and a wage progression.

Katie Carnevale

January 22, 2025

Apprentices

Who can become an apprentice?

Who can become an apprentice? Anyone, really, but the answer depends on whether you're hiring or looking, where you're based, and more.

Patrick Cushing

January 14, 2025

Events

WorkHands Community Launch Webinar Recap

If you missed our National Apprenticeship Week 2024 webinar announcing the launch of WorkHands Community, you can rewatch it here.

The WorkHands Team

December 2, 2024

WorkHands Updates

Announcing the launch of Community, the free apprenticeship network

Announcing the launch of Community, a free network especially made for apprenticeship programs

The WorkHands Team

November 20, 2024

Events

7 more National Apprenticeship Week (2024) events you don't want to miss

7 more National Apprenticeship Week events that you don't want to miss from Guam to Georgia

Joshua Monge

November 11, 2024

Apprentices

6 common challenges for apprentices and how to solve them

Are you an apprentice? Learn how to handle the biggest apprenticeship challenges, from time management to mentorship.

Katie Carnevale

October 31, 2024

Events

Top 5 National Apprenticeship Week 2024 events on our radar

Looking to get involved in National Apprenticeship Week? Here are the top 5 events on our radar to check out.

Patrick Cushing

October 29, 2024

Events

Everything You Need to Know About National Apprenticeship Week 2024

NAW 2024 What to know about the nation's weeklong event celebrating apprenticeship in all its forms.

Joshua Monge

October 22, 2024

Events

How to Host a Successful Event for National Apprenticeship Week: A Planning Checklist

Looking to host a National Apprenticeship Week event? Make sure to go through your checklist to ensure a successful event!

Joshua Monge

October 17, 2024

Definitions

How to speak apprenticeship, part 2

You're on your way in your apprenticeship journey, but you're starting to hit intermediate terms you don't know. Here's a few explained.

Patrick Cushing

October 15, 2024

Workhands At Apprenticeship Texas Conference 2024

Events

WorkHands at Apprenticeship Texas: A Successful Launch and Exciting New Beginnings

WorkHands at Apprenticeship Texas Conference 2024 wrap up.

Joshua Monge

October 10, 2024

Events

Why we're going to ApprenticeshipTX

WorkHands is going to the ApprenticeshipTX conference in Dallas in early October. Meet us there and get a sneak peek into something new from us.

Patrick Cushing

September 27, 2024

Definitions

Exactly how long does an apprenticeship take to complete?

Apprenticeship duration varies based on the occupation's minimum standards as defined by the DOL, but a number of factors determine that actual duration for each apprentice.

Joshua Monge

September 24, 2024

Opinion

Why make apprenticeship simpler? Part 1: A multipart agreement

Apprenticeship is inherently complicated because it is a multipart agreement between employers, training providers, and the apprentices, themselves. Each one has their own wants and needs.

Patrick Cushing

September 23, 2024

Reviews

Washington States' public Apprenticeship Registration and Tracking System, a shining transparency example

Washington state's public Apprenticeship Registration and Tracking System (ARTS) is a model of transparency for the apprenticeship system at large.

The WorkHands Team

September 19, 2024

Opinion

Why make apprenticeship simpler? Part 2: Regulation

In our second part in this series, we address why we're obsessed with making apprenticeship simpler. Apprenticeship is heavily regulated -- and needs to be! -- but it creates foundational complications that make apprenticeships difficult to start and run.

Patrick Cushing

September 17, 2024

Opinion

Apprenticeships need to be more visible, but how?

Almost everyone in apprenticeship has a "How I discovered apprenticeships" story. WorkHands is no different! But, it shouldn't be that way. Apprenticeships shouldn't be a secret, and the solution is multi-faceted.

The WorkHands Team

September 5, 2024

WorkHands Updates

Call us an apprenticeship management system. We wont.

If it looks like an apprenticeship management system and solves apprenticeship management problems, is it an apprenticeship management system? Or just one part of making apprenticeship simpler?

Patrick Cushing

August 27, 2024

Definitions

The apprenticeship acronym of the day is... NASTAD

Today's apprenticeship acronym is NASTAD. NASTAD is an organization of state and territorial apprenticeship directors that collectively advocate for their SAAs with the federal apprenticeship system

Patrick Cushing

August 22, 2024

Definitions

What is an OA vs SAA apprenticeship state?

If you're still ramping up your understanding of the apprenticeship system, you've heard about OA and SAA states. This post covers the difference between Office of Apprenticeship and State Apprenticeship Agency states.

Patrick Cushing

August 20, 2024

WorkHands Updates

Is WorkHands SOC 2 Type II certified? You bet.

WorkHands explains the process and content of its recently obtained SOC 2 Type II certification

The WorkHands Team

August 14, 2024

Reviews

AOA Training Library Aims to Brings Clarity to Apprenticeship

Alabama's Office of Apprenticeship has released a series of videos to help you understand apprenticeship documents with a lot more on the way!

Katie Carnevale

August 6, 2024

Reviews

What happens at state apprenticeship council meetings? An example from Minnesota.

WorkHands listened in on the July Apprenticeship Advisory Board meeting for Minnesota to give readers a sense of what goes on at state apprenticeship agency council meetings across the country.

The WorkHands Team

July 30, 2024

Registering Apprenticeships

How to register an apprenticeship program with the DOL

This article covers the details of how to input your program into Standards Builder for apprenticeships registered in Office of Apprenticeship (OA) states.

Katie Carnevale

July 25, 2024

WorkHands Updates

Officially announcing the launch of the WorkHands blog!

Announcing the launch of the WorkHands blog as part of furthering WorkHands' mission to Make Apprenticeship Simpler.

WorkHands

July 16, 2024

Register your own apprenticeship? Or work with an intermediary?

Should your organization work with an intermediary for your apprenticeship? Almost certainly, but here are the pros and cons to help you answer that question.

Katie Carnevale

July 11, 2024

WorkHands Updates

What's new on WorkHands in Q2 2024?

WorkHands launched the blog, bulk time card actions, support for multiple courses for a single RSI, and inactive occupations this quarter.

The WorkHands Team

July 9, 2024

Reviews

Apprenticeships for America: your apprenticeship legislative mentor

Apprenticeships for America is a resource to anyone looking to better understand, and impact, apprenticeship-related legislation.

Patrick Cushing

July 2, 2024

Definitions

How to speak apprenticeship, part 1

New to apprenticeship? Here are the core terms that define how an apprenticeship works, often outlined in apprenticeship standards.

Patrick Cushing

June 27, 2024

Opinion

Why do we need more apprenticeship programs, anyways?

The U.S. needs more apprenticeships to serve the 60% of Americans that do not have a college degree. Apprenticeships are also a bipartisan solution that addresses both runaway college costs and the so called skills gap.

Patrick Cushing

June 20, 2024

Challenges of Managing an Apprenticeship Program

Explore the key challenges of managing an apprenticeship program, from balancing work and training to adapting to changing industry needs, and discover strategies to enhance program effectiveness.

Joshua Monge

June 18, 2024

What to consider when logging apprenticeship OJT hours

Learn how to streamline the complex process of logging apprenticeship hours with practical tips and digital solutions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Joshua Monge

June 6, 2024

Top time-consuming activities when running an apprenticeship

Apprenticeships, like anything worth doing, can be time-consuming. Here are the top most time-consuming apprenticeship activities.

Patrick Cushing

June 4, 2024

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