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CareerSource Suncoast
CareerSource Pasco Hernando
CareerSource Tampa Bay
CareerSource Polk
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CareerSource Suncoast
CareerSource Pasco Hernando
CareerSource Tampa Bay
CareerSource Polk
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Apprenticeship Accelerator

Join regional workforce leaders, employers, and community partners for a virtual accelerator focused on expanding Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in the care economy. Participants will learn how apprenticeship models can help build talent pipelines in high-demand fields such as behavioral health, peer support, community health, youth development, child care, and human services.

  • Care Economy Focus: Explore growing workforce needs in critical care-related occupations.
  • Apprenticeship Pathways: Learn how Registered Apprenticeships can support recruitment, retention, and upskilling.
  • Grant Support: Understand how the ABA2 grant may provide technical assistance and support.
  • Success Stories: Identify ways workforce boards, employers, and partners can work together.
  • Live Q&A: Ask questions and connect with apprenticeship experts.
  • Featured Speakers

    Accelerator Agenda

    (Agenda is subject to change)

    9:30 – 9:35 A.M.

    Welcome

    Andrew Bercich, CEO, National Association of Workforce Boards

    9:35 – 9:50 A.M.

    Overview of Apprenticeship Programs

    Why, What, and How

    Speaker to be announced

    9:50 – 10:05 A.M.

    What Is the Care Economy

    Occupations and Workforce Growth

    Kelly Middleton Banks, Technical Advisor, Apprenticeship and Workforce Programs, FHI360 National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL)

    10:05 – 10:25 A.M.

    ABA2 Grant

    What it is and what support it can provide

    Kelly Middleton Banks, Technical Advisor, Apprenticeship and Workforce Programs, FHI360 National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL)

    10:25 – 10:40 A.M.

    Benefits for Workforce Boards

    James Disbro, Senior Director, Regional Alignment & Programs Development, CareerSource Suncoast

    10:40 – 10:55 A.M.

    Q&A

    10:55 – 11:00 A.M.

    Closing Remarks

    Anthony Gagliano, Chief Operating Officer, CareerSource Suncoast

    Accelerator Location