{"id":85872,"date":"2026-05-14T14:15:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/?p=85872"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:15:34","slug":"apprenticeship-office-awarded-funding-to-expand-youth-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/ja\/2026\/05\/apprenticeship-office-awarded-funding-to-expand-youth-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Apprenticeship Office Awarded Funding to Expand Youth Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-NAW-Summit080-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-NAW-Summit080-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-NAW-Summit080-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-NAW-Summit080-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-NAW-Summit080-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-NAW-Summit080-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-NAW-Summit080-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.kansascommerce.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-NAW-Summit080-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship today announced&nbsp;it&nbsp;has been selected as one of 10 states to receive the prestigious Talent Ready funding through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.careerwiseusa.org%252F%2F1%2F0101019e27b4e47c-597162fd-6391-41f2-9311-d88f0fdda7c9-000000%2F2ah7g3NaJhWPJdnne4OXrOyzTtNzjnVsi1mcddUqkFs%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTheo.Stavropoulos%40ks.gov%7C31a057698c174bc3b85308deb1eb0731%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C639143820356641379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Xy7KMjg3akFWN1VWAputVC%2FJIHLzThzqtEq38EqFsrQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CareerWise<\/a>&nbsp;\u305d\u3057\u3066&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.careerwiseusa.org%252Fapprenticeship-center%252F%2F1%2F0101019e27b4e47c-597162fd-6391-41f2-9311-d88f0fdda7c9-000000%2FL6bZQ5zhOEYFhykP2uO8azWAZ_moVaKQtuutOqcaE4M%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTheo.Stavropoulos%40ks.gov%7C31a057698c174bc3b85308deb1eb0731%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C639143820356667553%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FW7GsluCXeKePynHvbnXd9HyKzGaSsEIi2uTFhADNaE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Future Ready Apprenticeship Center<\/a>.&nbsp;This highly competitive national recognition&nbsp;puts&nbsp;Kansas at the forefront of building the next generation of workforce through innovative youth apprenticeship&nbsp;opportunities for young Kansans starting&nbsp;as early as&nbsp;16 years of age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKansas is growing its youth apprenticeship pipeline&nbsp;to connect&nbsp;our young Kansans to&nbsp;high-demand careers while still working towards their degrees,\u201d&nbsp;<strong>\u30c7\u30d3\u30c3\u30c9\u30fb\u30c8\u30fc\u30e9\u30f3\u30c9\u526f\u77e5\u4e8b\u517c\u5546\u52d9\u9577\u5b98\u306f\u6b21\u306e\u3088\u3046\u306b\u8ff0\u3079\u305f\u3002<\/strong>. \u201cThis national recognition reflects the strength of our vision and our commitment to opening doors for students across Kansas and into a wide range of industries.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The $200,000 award provides Kansas with resources and national partnerships needed to expand youth registered apprenticeship opportunities, particularly with high school students \u2014 by aligning programs with Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. These initiatives enable students to learn, gain industry specific credentials and experience, and prepare them to step into high-demand careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initiative gives Kansas the ability to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand youth apprenticeship opportunities across key industries\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build alignment between apprenticeship programs and CTE coursework\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase employer engagement in building sustainable talent pipelines\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create scalable systems that connect education to workforce\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kansas has&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;national leadership in apprenticeship innovation, including its goal of reaching 10,001&nbsp;active apprenticeships by 2031. The new funding opportunity will further reinforce the commitment to building a future-ready workforce and ensuring&nbsp;students have access to high-quality, work-based learning experiences and long-term career success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the national cohort, Kansas will collaborate with leading workforce and education organizations, gaining access to best-in-class technical&nbsp;assistance, strategic&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;and proven frameworks&nbsp;to scale apprenticeship systems&nbsp;across the&nbsp;state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis milestone is more than funding&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;it\u2019s about building a system that works for students, employers and the Kansas economy,\u201d&nbsp;<strong>Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship&nbsp;Director&nbsp;Shonda Anderson said<\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to building real pathways and partnerships that create career opportunities for&nbsp;future&nbsp;generations.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers are a crucial part in building the&nbsp;workforce of the&nbsp;future. To learn more about how to get involved or start a youth apprenticeship program, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fyouth.ksapprenticeship.org%252Fyouth-apprenticeship-employer%252F%2F1%2F0101019e27b4e47c-597162fd-6391-41f2-9311-d88f0fdda7c9-000000%2FLIcqIt6buC7_Za99lMMyC3SzdqP18t8Op9aQA_UBOi4%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTheo.Stavropoulos%40ks.gov%7C31a057698c174bc3b85308deb1eb0731%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C639143820356692508%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FewlZnY151%2FAiINlNcrZoXXOAhEf0gjgohZ0nfip36w%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u3053\u308c<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kansas recently celebrated National Apprenticeship Week, using its platform to discuss the success and future opportunities of building youth registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas. To view photos from the 2026 Kansas Apprenticeship Awards, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-2.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.kansascommerce.gov%252F2026-national-apprenticeship-week-summit-photos%252F%2F1%2F0101019e27b4e47c-597162fd-6391-41f2-9311-d88f0fdda7c9-000000%2FLWQshGX0CvL7Skoa9bluuou9V8yniBpDJl3XDh6XSjk%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTheo.Stavropoulos%40ks.gov%7C31a057698c174bc3b85308deb1eb0731%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C639143820356711361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=g3DPbZSXLovzxjQZGtJTIZkZaMDiLxPbAMQ8micJi64%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u3053\u308c<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\u00a0additional\u00a0information about the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship, 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