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As more young people seek alternatives pathways to college, apprenticeships have become increasingly popular. While the “earn and learn” model of apprenticeship seems to be the obvious choice to address labor market needs, it remains underutilized because of varying levels of available funding, experts contend.
This brief from the Urban Institute examines the costs of scaling apprenticeships, how states are advancing apprenticeships with strategic investments, and findings from a study of apprenticeship funding in Colorado. It also provides recommendations for sustained federal and state funding to scale registered apprenticeship, including the development of a state-level funding tool.