Join the Springfield City Club for the first session in an exciting four-part workforce series. Today’s program will be on apprenticeships. Apprenticeships serve as a valuable training resource for both youth and adults looking for careers in many high wage, high demand industry sectors. They offer a practical approach to learning and allow trainees to acquire valuable skills and experience in a chosen career field while earning income and medical benefits.

All Springfield City Club programs will be held online via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook. To receive a Zoom invitation, please sign up for the City Club newsletter here.

More on the panelists:

Oregon Labor Commissioner Hoyle will discuss the state level commitment to advance apprenticeship opportunities, looking at options for our youth and adults who may choose not to go on to traditional higher education programs but wish to continue their educational experience through an apprenticeship program.

Lisa Ransom the Director of the Apprenticeship and Training Division (ATD) of the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI). Ms. Ransom will address the new veteran’s program “Helmets to Hard Hats” that is set up to help Veterans with training opportunities and a secure future.

Mike Caven is the President of IAFF Local 851 which represents all Union Firefighters and Paramedics in Lane County.  He serves as a Battalion Chief serving with Eugene Springfield Fire.

Kail Zuschlag of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 280) will talk about what is happening in the traditional trades apprenticeship programs and the growing need for more apprentices.