Apprenticeship in Any Climate: Lessons of Resilience in Three States

Apprenticeship in Any Climate: Lessons of Resilience in Three States

Jobs for the Future’s webinar during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 convenes workforce and education leaders from California, Maryland, and North Carolina, for a dynamic conversation on what resilient, high-impact Registered Apprenticeship can look like in practice. As funding landscapes shift and priorities evolve, states across the country are proving that high-quality Registered Apprenticeship can deliver real, measurable impact. Webinar speakers include: - John Ladd, Senior Advisor, Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning, Jobs for the Future - Sabrina Lopez, Community College Specialist, Apprenticeship, Workforce and Economic Development Division, California Community College Chancellor’s Office - Erin Roth, Assistant Secretary, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, Maryland Department of Labor - Caroline Sullivan, Executive Director, North Carolina Business Committee for Education - Krysti Specht, Director, Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning, Jobs for the Future (moderator) #registeredapprenticeship #apprenticeships #workforce #statepolicy #education #workbasedlearning #californiapolicy #marylandpolicy #northcarolinapolicy #talentdevelopment