The Wall Street Journal recently reported that many high school seniors are choosing apprenticeships instead of attending four-year colleges. That’s a noteworthy shift away from the status quo. Why is this happening, and why now? College enrollment has steadily declined…
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women throughout history and in the modern era. While there is positive progress to celebrate, women still have a long way to go when…
As WTIA and Apprenti recognize and celebrate Black History Month this February, it calls to mind how far we have come in advancing equity in the workplace. And in many respects, how far we still have to go. Following the…
Apprenti is a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) that can help you tap into this often-overlooked, but highly skilled talent pool. Diversity in the workplace is not about altruism or filling hiring quotas. Focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)…
Half of the global workforce will require reskilling or upskilling by 2025, according to the 2020 Citrix Talent Accelerator report. The outsized demand for talent and the resulting skills shortage is a trend that will persist without rapid and lasting…
There are approximately 700,000 cybersecurity roles open in America. It’s no wonder this country faces a national security challenge — a challenge that “must be tackled aggressively,” according to the White House. Cybersecurity is a critical field; its purpose is…
A supportive learning and working environment can provide apprentices with the necessary skills they need to have long, successful careers. But where does that support come from? Are employers responsible for supporting apprentices on their own? Employers that partner with…
Fostering a culture that makes your workforce feel valued, supported, and included can significantly impact your game studio’s success. A positive culture helps developers feel inspired and supported so they can show up as the best versions of themselves, and…
Today’s video gamers demand immersive, interactive experiences. Although 3D technology has evolved to meet that demand, the gaming industry faces an endemic talent shortage of developers and programmers to bring those experiences to life. As such, employers’ desire for candidates…
For an industry that’s known for innovation and forward-thinking, tech is astoundingly behind when it comes to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion among its workforce, despite the well-known benefits. In 2018, Gartner found that 75% of organizations with front-line decision-making…