Women’s Bureau Updates November 2022 | Issue XI

Excerpt:  “We celebrated National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) this year from Nov. 14 to 20 with events and activities that showcased the value of pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs in building a strong economy and a diverse workforce. The U.S. first observed NAW in 2015, when women made up only 9 percent of all Registered Apprentices. Today, women make up nearly 14 percent of active apprentices, and that number is growing. This week reminds us of the need to identify and address the discriminatory practices, systemic barriers and long-standing obstacles that prevent women from accessing the opportunities available through apprenticeship programs—and to continue advocating for policy changes that will help women secure jobs in male-dominated industries that pay higher, family-sustaining wages.”