National Apprenticeship Week 2024

Join IPC as We Celebrate the First Year of Our Apprenticeship Program

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re celebrating the incredible strides IPC has made in just one year with our Registered Apprenticeship Program. We announced our program with this video in 2023 and today we have nearly 100 apprentices across nine companies and eight states dive into this journey.

Thanks to the amazing support from partners like the Institute for American Apprenticeships (IAA) and Jobs for the Future (JFF), we’ve been able to secure over $125,000 in grant funding to help employers and schools bring these opportunities to life. Watching apprentices and their mentors grow together has been truly rewarding—it strengthens careers, companies, and the industry as a whole. This week is all about honoring their success and looking ahead to even bigger things in 2025.

Get the Details on IPC's Apprenticeships
Download our Apprenticeship Playbook to access our resources and learn how to implement an apprenticeship program at your company.
Contact IPC to Learn More
Do you want to get started on your apprenticeship journey? Contact IPC's team, who can help you implement a program and help secure funding for workforce training.

Explore News, Articles and Testimonials About IPC's Apprenticeships

Opportunity Knocks for DETEX
Read about how IPC member DETEX Corporation successfully secured funding for its apprenticeship program to improve its workforce.
Zentech, An Early Adopter of IPC Apprenticeships
IPC's Cory Blaylock interviews Stephanie Austin from Zentech about their experience as one of our first partners implementing IPC's registered apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeship and Funding
Victoria Hawkins, IPC's director for workforce grants and proposals, helps employers identify and pursue funding opportunities for training programs.

Derek Hanzlovic, apprentice

Quadri Oguntade, Protronics

Héctor A Ochoa, Stephen F. Austin State University

IPC Partners with Stephen F. Austin State University
IPC announces a transformative partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU)'s engineering department and Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation (CARRI) along with the IPC Education Foundation. This collaboration is set to revolutionize workforce development and education in electronics manufacturing, aligning academic programs with industry needs.
IPC Education Foundation Named Scholarship Provider for Opportunity Next Colorado
The IPC Education Foundation (IPCEF) provides students access to information and financial assistance for careers in the electronics manufacturing. In addition to the existing IPC Scholarship and Award programthe IPCEF was selected as one of the Opportunity Next Colorado Scholarship Program recipients.
Calling All California Employers: Harness Funding for Workforce Training with IPC and ETP
PC announces a pivotal opportunity for California employers under the Employment Training Panel (ETP) program. This initiative provides significant financial support for customized job skills training, reducing costs and enhancing the competencies of the workforce in today's challenging market.
IPC's Education Team Advocates for Workforce
IPC’s Vice President of Education David Hernandez and Director of Workforce Partnerships Cory Blaylock, traveled to Washington, D.C. to tackle the pressing issue of workforce development.
Policymakers See Apprenticeships in Action
IPC's Kate Kroger tours Detex's New Braunfels, Texas plant with staffers from Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) office: Andi Dooley, regional director, and Jacob Smith, policy advisor for commerce, science, and technology.
IPC Named U.S. Dept. of Labor Apprenticeship Ambassador
IPC is committed to fostering and expanding registered apprenticeship programs across the United States, contributing to a more robust and more diverse workforce.

Join Our Partners as They Celebrate NAW 2024

Workhands Offers Great Resources for NAW 2024
Our terrific partner, Workhands, provides some excellent resources for National Apprenticeship Week at their blog. Give it a read.
Join our Partner JFF for the Webinar about Advancing Equity in Apprenticeships
Jobs for the Future hosts this impactful webinar that will highlight CAWBL's journey in advancing equity within the apprenticeship ecosystem.
IAA Holds Meme Contest for NAW 2024
Are you a Meme Master? Head over to the Institute for American Apprenticeships and join the fun for National Apprenticeship Week.