AWFS is happy to learn that the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020, for which we advocated earlier this year, has passed out of the House Education and Labor Committee. AWFS had submitted comment and expressed support for funding assistance for small business and industries who want to set up apprenticeship programs, and for career exploration […]
The United States Department of Labor Office of Public Liaison is here to provide timely information and guidance to all stakeholders and solicit feedback on Department initiatives. The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers respond to COVID-19 virus. For more information please go to https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus. U.S. Department of Labor | […]
The following is an update from AWFS’ legislative advocacy partner LobbyIt (as of 04.13.20) The IRS faces a major test of its resources this month, with the agency expected to start distributing stimulus payments to individuals and families under the third coronavirus-response package. IRS and Treasury Department officials have told lawmakers that they expect to […]
Exciting news! A registered “woodwork manufacturing specialist” apprenticeship should be available in about a year! This is a hot topic and something our industry has needed for quite some time. It will help wood manufacturers (especially small and medium-sized) be able to offer an apprenticeship in their factories. According to Mark Smith, a member of […]
