In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Conor Freeley, Director of External Engagement at CareerWise, and Beth Antunez, Director of Career Pathways Initiatives at the American Federation of Teachers. Together, they discuss the Education and Apprenticeship Accelerator, a new coalition of states and industry partners aimed at strengthening career and technical education by expanding apprenticeship opportunities for youth across the U.S. You'll hear Conor and Beth's insights into how the initiative was started, what it means for employers, how states are getting on board, and where it's all headed and much more.

To learn more and get involved with the Education and Apprenticeship Accelerator, contact Conor at [email protected] or Beth at [email protected].

Music by Evgeny Bardyuzha from Pixabay.