{"id":402326,"date":"2023-11-20T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=402326"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"CNMI-celebrates-apprenticeship-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/CNMI-celebrates-apprenticeship-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"CNMI celebrates apprenticeship growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang proclaimed the week of Nov. 13-19, 2023, as National Apprenticeship Week to recognize the vital role that Registered Apprenticeships play in providing opportunities to the people of the CNMI by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and preparing a pathway to good, quality jobs and well-paying careers.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegistered Apprenticeship programs are a proven way to train a skilled workforce and meet the changing needs of our economy,\u201d said Palacios. \u201cDuring National Apprenticeship Week, we encourage employers and job seekers to learn more about the benefits of participating in a Registered Apprenticeship program.\u201d<\/p>\n

Registered Apprenticeship programs offer a variety of benefits and incentives to employers and apprentices, including a structured training program that meets the specific needs of the employer, on-the-job training and experience, a pipeline of qualified workers, increased productivity, and the opportunity to earn while they learn.<\/p>\n

Geraldine B. Sasamoto, the Northern Marianas College State Apprenticeship Expansion program manager, said the Registered Apprenticeship program plays a role in cultivating a resilient, homegrown workforce.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy blending education and hands-on training, we\u2019re nurturing local talent to meet our community\u2019s specific needs without leaving the CNMI,\u201d Sasamoto said. \u201cWith the imminent formalization of the State Registered Apprenticeship to come, the aim is to establish the program as a practical tool for our industries, as well as empowering our own and ensuring a skilled workforce rooted in the CNMI.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cApprenticeships are not just training programs, they are cornerstones to building a skilled and adaptable and as our favorite word, resilient workforce,\u201d said Labor Secretary Leila Staffler. \u201cIn our rapidly evolving economy, where technology and innovation continue to redefine industries, apprenticeships serve as a linchpin to ensure that our workforce remains [competitive].\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe C. Guerrero, Saipan Chamber of Commerce board chair and the owner of Naked Fish Bar and Grill, said the Registered Apprenticeship program in the CNMI is great for businesses like his, and that there\u2019s multiple opportunities within the program.<\/p>\n

\u201cI, along with the Saipan Chamber of Commerce, fully support the apprenticeship program and have been meeting with the Department of Labor and her team to really come together and see how the business community can help these programs flourish,\u201d Guerrero said. \u201cI\u2019m very motivated not only as a sponsor of this program, but as my role in the Chamber. I\u2019m really passionate about pushing and building opportunities from here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emma Perez, interim operations director of Marianas Alliance Of Non-Governmental Organizations and co-founder of 500 Sails, encourages the business community to join the Registered Apprenticeship program.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy is [apprenticeship] important? Because people can get skilled,\u201d Perez said. \u201cLet\u2019s figure it out and get these resources to get our people trained and in good jobs and move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about the Registered Apprenticeship programs in the CNMI, contact NMC\u2019s Community Development Institute at cdi@marianas.edu<\/a>. (NMC)<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, CNMI Department of Labor Secretary Leila Staffler, Northern Marianas College president Dr. Galvin Deleon Guerrero, NMTECH CEO Jodina Attao, Apprenticeship sponsors and supporters unite to proclaim National Apprenticeship Week, coordinated by NMC State Apprenticeship Expansion Program and CNMI DOL WIOA.<\/p>\n

-NMC
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