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DoL to Modernize Apprenticeship Regulation & GoSprout Loves the Direction
Great news! The Department of Labor has announced a new initiative to modernize apprenticeship regulations. Learn more.
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Workforce Data Reporting in 2026: Navigating EEO‑1 Changes, State Laws, and Apprenticeship Programs
The EEOC voted to rescind EEO-1 reporting in July 2026, but until a final rule lands, the February filing deadline still applies. This guide walks through federal EEO-1 obligations, the pending proposed rule, and the growing patchwork of state pay data laws in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. It also covers how apprenticeship reporting through RAPIDS, WIPS, and PIRL overlaps with these requirements, and where most compliance teams go wrong.
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Employer Partnerships: Building Strong Talent Pipelines Between Education and Industry
A single career fair can fill a resume pile, but it won’t fix a talent pipeline. This guide breaks down what real employer partnerships look like, from registered apprenticeships to shared governance agreements, and shows how institutions move from occasional recruiting events to strategic, accountable relationships. It closes with the metrics and common pitfalls that decide whether a partnership lasts five years or five months.
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Trade School: A Practical Guide to Skilled Trades, Training Paths, and Career Options
Learn how top trade school options can lead to fulfilling careers in skilled trades. Discover pathways to success and find the right fit for you when you read our latest guide.
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Apprentice Training Management: How to Run Compliant, Scalable Apprenticeship Programs
Discover practical strategies that will help you enhance your apprentice training management and foster success in your organization. Read our lateest article for actionable insights.
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Apprenticeship Program Management: How to Design, Run, and Scale Modern Talent Pipelines
Discover effective strategies for managing apprenticeship programs that will allow you to achieve successful outcomes. Learn how to enhance your approach when you read our latest article.
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Employment Outcomes: How Work-Based Learning Translates into Real Jobs
A 90 percent placement rate can hide a program where only six in ten graduates actually work in their field. This guide breaks down what employment outcomes really measure, from six and twelve month checkpoints to underemployment and wage data, and shows how bachelor’s degrees, technical diplomas, and apprenticeships stack up against each other. It closes with practical steps for turning that data into stronger program design.
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Gainful Employment Regulations: What Educators and Training Providers Need to Know in 2026
A certificate program whose graduates earn less than a typical high school diploma holder can now lose its federal funding entirely. The 2024 Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment rules tie every non-degree program’s Title IV eligibility to real IRS debt and earnings data, with new student warnings required starting July 2026. This guide breaks down the D/E and EP thresholds, reporting timelines, and what institutions need to do now.
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Gainful Employment Requirements: A Practical Guide for 2026 Educational Programs
Which programs count as gainful employment, and what do institutions actually have to report? This guide walks through GE program classification, the D/E and earnings premium tests, disclosure and reporting deadlines, and how to build compliance into program design before the 2027 accountability framework arrives.
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Work-Based Learning for Employers: A Practical Guide to Building Your Talent Pipeline
Work-based learning turns your talent pipeline problem into a strategic advantage. This guide shows employers how to design programs, partner with schools, stay compliant, and scale — with real ROI data and a 60-90 day plan to launch your first pilot.
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Manufacturing Technician Training Management: From Skills Gap to Scalable Programs
Discover effective strategies for enhancing your manufacturing technician training management and boost your program’s efficiency. Read our latest guide for actionable insights.
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Apprenticeship Milestone Tracking: A Practical Framework
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