Patrick Cushing interviews Jen Lu, WorkHands first software developer apprentice, on her experience as an apprentice and how to improve online related instruction.

Patrick speaks with Danielle Rose, Director of Experiential Learning at Forsyth Technical Community College about her experience with their LEAP program and the importance of communicating to employers that apprenticeship can start with incumbent workers.

Patrick interviews John Dunn, Regional Director of Apprenticeship for the Bay Area Community College Consortium (BACCC), on Making Apprenticeship Simpler by focusing on strategies to incentivize employers to get on board, limiting the burdens placed on employers and streamlining regional and industry standards.

Patrick Cushing interviews Harry Leech, Director of Strategy at Apprenticeships for America, on how to Make Apprenticeship Simpler using Harry's experience with apprenticeships in the UK as a guide and acknowledging that there is some complexity to be expected in any apprenticeship investment.

On the latest edition of Making Apprenticeship Simpler interviews, Patrick interviews IT apprentice Alavaro Moreno of Florida on how to improve communication and consistency in apprenticeships.

Welcome back to Workhands Interviews. In today’s episode, we were joined by Cory Blaylock, director of workforce partnerships at IPC International. Cory shared fascinating insights into the challenges and solutions in managing nationwide apprenticeships. She highlighted the complexities of dealing with state-specific regulations and the need for a standardized process to simplify training across multiple states. More importantly, Cory discussed the strategic use of tools to ease the documentation and compliance burden, making it smoother for employers of all sizes to implement effective apprenticeship programs. Thanks for tuning in, and we look forward to more enlightening discussions like hers on our podcast.