Apprenticeship Minnesota Sponsor Summit
Schedule
Tue Apr 22 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Minneapolis Plumbers Joint Journeyman & Apprentice Training Committee | Maple Grove, MN
About this Event
Please join us for Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s Registered Apprenticeship Summit specifically designed for Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors. We are excited to host a day of education and networking for our program sponsors. This day-long summit will provide tools and resources to support the retention of apprentices, to encourage program development, and to inspire creative solutions to increase success. A variety of workshops will be available throughout the day to for attendees to choose from, including information about the new RAPIDS Program Review Process, grant writing tips and best practices, resources for supportive services and many more. There will also be many networking opportunities. We hope you can join us!
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration/Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome and Apprenticeship 2024 Highlights
Host: Erin Larsen - DLI Apprenticeship Director
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Workshop Session #1 - Topic TBD
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Workshop Session #1 - Resources: Mental Health, Financial, etc.,
Host: John Burcaw and Jennifer Stanek
Info: Learn about a variety of resources to support your apprentices and help them thrive throughout the length of their program.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Workshop Session #2 - Grant Writing Tips and Best Practices...
Host: Field Preps: Ruth Taylor
Info: Grant Writing Tips and Best Practices for Funding Opportunities - Do you want to strengthen your grant writing skills and learn about funding opportunities? If so, this workshop will cover where to find funding opportunities for your registered apprenticeship program, what is needed for a successful application and best practices to implement through this process.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Workshop Session #2 - RAPIDS Program Review Process
Host: Field Rep: Annie Jenkin
Info: Learn more about the new process for your annual program review through RAPIDS. This session will highlight the review requirements and provide tips about how to easily complete the review process.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
Info: Deputy Commissioner Kate Perushek will give a brief presentation over lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Workshop Session #3 - Adult Learning
Host: Carly Voshell
Info: Learn about teaching techniques and resources available to support adult learning styles for instructors and journeyworkers who work with apprentices.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Workshop Session #3 - Topic TBD
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Workshop Session #4 - CBO's and Workforce Pathway Partnerships
Info: Hear from a panel of community-based organizations and how their work can be a resource to your program and apprentices.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Workshop Session #4 - Mentorship
Info: Learn the successes of mentorship and how the formation of these networks provide an opportunity for improvement, growth, connection and wellbeing at work.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Kelly Henriksen and Naomi Cowan
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Networking
Where is it happening?
Minneapolis Plumbers Joint Journeyman & Apprentice Training Committee, 8625 Monticello Lane North, Maple Grove, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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