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JFF's Program Design Framework for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship

September 13, 2022

At a Glance

This framework offers field-informed program design elements and considerations for building systems, processes, partnerships, and practices that can drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship programs.

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Maria del Mar Cabiya Associate Director, Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning
Myriam Sullivan Senior Director
Deborah Kobes
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For Registered Apprenticeship to achieve its promise as a driver of workforce equity, apprentices themselves must be at the center of program design with the strong support of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) practices.

JFF’s Program Design Framework for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship offers field-informed program design elements and considerations that move beyond simply enrolling diverse participants into programs. It instead focuses on building systems, processes, partnerships, and practices that drive equity across each stage of the apprenticeship experience.

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