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In parallel, encourage the Department of Labor to use existing authority to expand apprenticeships via competitive grants and program levers.
Use a parallel executive-action lane to grow apprenticeships even when Congress stalls. Push the Department of Labor to expand competitive grants and embed apprenticeship expectations in related federal programs so funding translates into real “earn-and-learn” capacity. Keep the focus on repeatable program playbooks so growth doesn’t collapse when grant cycles end or administrations change.
Why this works
The administration can act even without new legislation – for instance, channeling infrastructure workforce funds toward apprenticeships, requiring project labor agreements with apprenticeship utilization, etc. Quick injection of grant funds can scale programs in high-need sectors (like EV technician apprenticeships for the growing electric vehicle industry).
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
AdvocacyProtecting and enhancing retirement and health security for seniors
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) is a grassroots advocacy organization founded in 1982 to serve as an advocate in Washington for the financial security of seniors. NCPSSM fights against cuts to Social Security and Medicare, pushes for benefit improvements (like more accurate COLAs), and works to ensure these programs’ long-term solvency. With millions of members and supporters, the Committee lobbies Congress, conducts public education, and organizes seniors to speak out on issues such as prescription drug pricing and protection from inflation.
Mechanism
How National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare uses funding
- Identify the grant programs and federal levers that can expand Registered Apprenticeships quickly.
- Prepare partners to apply and compete effectively, including compliance and reporting readiness.
- Engage agency leadership on priorities, criteria, and how apprenticeship fits into related programs.
- Track awards, publish what’s funded, and surface best practices partners can reuse.
- Monitor delivery so growth includes mentorship and support capacity, not just enrollment targets.
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