Current:Home > StocksJobs Friday: Why apprenticeships could make a comeback -ProsperityEdge
Jobs Friday: Why apprenticeships could make a comeback
View
Date:2025-04-13 01:18:59
The term "apprenticeship" might conjure thoughts of medieval cobblers or colonial silversmiths, but programs that pay employees to get trained on the job are alive and well in today's economy. And with the latest jobs report once again showing a tight labor market, more employers are turning to these programs to attract workers, especially in fields like healthcare.
Music by Drop Electric. Find us: Twitter / Facebook / Newsletter.
Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PocketCasts and NPR One.
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
veryGood! (6)
Related
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Brock Bowers has ankle surgery. What it means for Georgia to lose its standout tight end
- Lawsuit over death of autistic man in a Pittsburgh jail alleges negligence, systemic discrimination
- 'An entrepreneurial dream': Former 1930s Colorado ski resort lists for $7 million
- Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
- Gen. David Petraeus: Hamas' attack on Israel was far worse than 9/11
- Aaron Rodgers made suggestions to Jets coaches during victory over Eagles, per report
- As Drought Grips the Southwest, Water Utilities Find the Hunt For More Workers Challenging
- The Daily Money: Spending more on holiday travel?
- Natalee Holloway Case: Suspect Expected to Share Details of Her Death 18 Years After Disappearance
Ranking
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
- Khloe Kardashian's Son Tatum Hits Udderly Adorable Milestone at Halloween Party
- 'Love is Blind' Season 5 reunion spoilers: Who's together, who tried again after the pods
- Wisconsin Senate poised to give final approval to bill banning gender-affirming surgery
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- U.S. book bans are taking a toll on a beloved tradition: Scholastic Book Fairs
- Antonio Brown arrested in Florida over unpaid child support allegations
- Celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary with These Magical Products Every Disney Fan Will Love
Recommendation
The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
Celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary with These Magical Products Every Disney Fan Will Love
Here's why gas prices are down, even in pricey California, as Israel-Hamas war escalates
'Rick and Morty' reveals replacements for Justin Roiland in Season 7 premiere
2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
IRS offers tax relief, extensions to those affected by Israel-Hamas war
Swedish security police arrests two suspected of unauthorized possession of secret information
Taylor Swift wraps her hand in Travis Kelce's in NYC outing after 'SNL' cameos