Excerpt: “This year is the eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week, which brings together government, industry, labor, education and others to celebrate this alternative to formal education that provides paid, on-the-job training. The data is clear: Apprenticeships are helping re-build the economy, break down barriers to entering the middle class, advance racial and gender equity, and support underserved communities. In order to meet the need for more mine inspectors and to help break down barriers that historically have prevented women and minorities from entering these good jobs, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has created a new apprenticeship program. Through this apprenticeship, we will aim to ensure that our team of inspectors reflects the communities in which they work.”
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