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Increase Access to Apprenticeships and Vocational Technical Training
Posted by Jessie Danielson on March 23, 2019 in Arvada, Denver, Featured, Golden, Jefferson County, Lakewood, Littleton, Morrison, Wheat Ridge | 11 Views | Leave a response
By Senator Jessie Danielson
Everyone’s path to success is different. Some choose a four-year college to further their education, while others choose a two-year program or attend community college. For some, a quality apprenticeship or vocational-technical training will help them succeed. No single career path is the right one, or better than another, and every hardworking Coloradan deserves the opportunity to find a good-paying job.
That is why this session, I am sponsoring SB19-171, Apprenticeships and Vocational Technical Training, to give every Coloradan a fair shot at financial success and a strong future. This measure will create the state’s first Apprenticeship Directory, expanding access to quality apprenticeships and vocational-technical training opportunities.
Last year as a state representative, I watched my efforts to pass similar legislation fail in the Republican-controlled Senate. But I have not given up. Now that I serve in the Senate, I am continuing my fight for better access to apprenticeships and technical training for all Coloradans. By expanding access to these important career paths, we can further diversify Colorado’s economy while connecting younger Coloradans to important careers they are passionate about.
Just as Colorado high schools promote STEM fields and college applications, we can do more to promote other avenues for students, such as connecting ambitious students to training in industries that will give them real-world experience while opening the doors to a good-paying job.
Unfortunately, it is difficult for Coloradans to find open apprenticeships and vocational-technical training opportunities. SB19-171 solves that problem by promoting available opportunities to the individuals who could take advantage of them. This bill will create and promote a state apprenticeship directory in order to make sure that every Coloradan can learn more about these valuable opportunities.
Many apprenticeships benefit students through an “earn while you learn” program, paying them while they work and train, and assisting them with job placement where they can start out earning at least $60,000 plus benefits. Unfortunately, many Coloradans are unaware of such opportunities due to lack of access to information on apprenticeships.
When it comes to promoting four-year universities and community colleges, there is no shortage of pamphlets, publications, and promotions. So, if we are looking to offer the next generation of Colorado workers the best possible future, we should pass legislation that will make it easier to receive information that could lead them to a successful, good-paying career.
I am working hard to offer all Coloradans a path to a fair shot at success and financial security. This bill is a commonsense way to help people succeed while filling critical jobs that help our state’s economy grow and thrive.
Posted in Arvada, Denver, Featured, Golden, Jefferson County, Lakewood, Littleton, Morrison, Wheat Ridge | Tagged apprenticeships, Colorado Legislature, Jessie Danielson, vocational training