@btparton

@careerwiseny @careerwiseco Fmr. @USDOL

 Washington DC
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Joined November 2008
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The intersection of Robotics x Labor in critical industries is where reindustrialization will win/lose. Having scaled systems across air, space, ground, sea, the constraint was the workforce. Too often it’s an afterthought. Our new @AmerCompass piece argues what must change 👇
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As the U.S. reindustrializes and AI reshapes the economy, YLC classmates @ashwinl (YL 2024) and @btparton (YL 2024) make the case for a national apprenticeship strategy that connects American workers to the innovation economy, starting with small manufacturers and start-ups.
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ISI’s Johnny Burtka and CareerWise's Brent Parton explore how apprenticeships could revolutionize America's future. 🇺🇸🎓 Watch now @btparton youtu.be/rSz1Hu563WA
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Brent Parton retweeted
Guy Parmelin
@ParmelinG24 Apr 2025
An inspiring reception with companies, members of the Administration, staffers from the Hill and Think Tanks on the importance of promoting the 🇨🇭 Economy & the Swiss apprenticeship model. 🙏, @btparton, CEO of @CareerWiseUSA, for your continued partnership with Switzerland.🇨🇭🇺🇸
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A love for education and the life-changing impact we can have on communities brings people together, across all cultures. I’m so fortunate that you were able to share your experiences and bring new perspectives back to Kentucky. xitter.cf/BritainyBeshear/status…
First Lady Britainy Beshear@BritainyBeshear24 Jan 2025
Education will always be a priority for me and Andy, so I was thrilled when @rweingarten invited me to a vocational training discussion. It was a highlight during my time in Switzerland. I’m excited to take the ideas discussed and turn them into something positive for Kentucky.
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We need to change our schools to provide real life skills to our students. That’s what the renowned Swiss apprenticeship program is about. We visited a few sites, all of which were impressive. starting with a Bühler Apprentice Academy (and a real live chocolate factory!) ...
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Thanks to @Newsweek for publishing my joint op-ed with @btparton of @CareerWiseUSA making the case for going big on apprenticeships over the next four years! A 🧵 1/
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NAF@NAFCareerAcads9 Jul 2024
We’re thrilled to award @amyloyd1, Assistant Secretary of OCTAE and @usedgov and @btparton, Principal Deputy Assistant @USDOL with the Citizen of Excellence Award at #NAFNext for their dedication to supporting future readiness of high school students across the country.
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Ann Fairchild@AnnFairch27 Mar 2023
Mayor Woodards and @btparton just announced a new #workforce development initiative “Good Jobs, Great Cities” (GJGC) between @leagueofcities and @USDOL, with support from @sfoundation.
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With the ranks of long-term unemployed rising and the pace of #job creation slowing, we need new strategies to get people back to work. Here are some practical & evidence-based ideas.. #wkdev @newamericaed @heldrichcenter thehill.com/opinion/white-ho…

‘Help Wanted’ — four strategies to fix America’s jobs crisis

Avoiding another jobless, stagnant recovery that leaves millions of Americans unemployed must be a top priority for policymakers at every level of government.

thehill.com
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Plumbers and electricians are essential workers with well-paying jobs. Yet — skilled trades face worker shortages and struggle to recruit young people. Today, we talk about vocational education. Do you work in a skilled trade? @CTTechHS @NewAmerica @CTDOL wnpr.org/post/skilled-trades…
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Boosting California’s Recovery through Equitable Apprenticeship: irvine.org/insights/boosting… @mikeTprebil @kollerv @kristinwolff @caleb @VanDocto @NewAmericaEd
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New America@NewAmerica7 Jan 2021
We condemn the violent effort to overturn the certification of the election results in the strongest terms. Our national institutions will hold, but they hold in spite of the president’s continued efforts to undermine our democracy. newamerica.org/new-america/p…
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Becoming addicted to the short moments of calm that come from promos for Stanley Tucci’s new CNN show.
Congrats @EmployIndy & @AscendIndiana on launching #ModernApprenticeship for High School Students in #Indianapolis! We are thrilled to see the expansion of these high-quality programs across the country. Learn more about this important work: bit.ly/mapindy
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An excerpt from our report on "The Road to 500,000 Apprentices." "This goal is calling for the system to reach new heights," said @btparton about expanding #apprenticeship in CA. Read the report here: newamerica.org/education-pol…
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OUT TODAY: Half a million #apprentices by 2029 isn't as impossible as it sounds. California already has the foundation, and now is the perfect time to build up #apprenticeships while building up communities—and the economy—at the same time: newamerica.org/education-pol…
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The idea of renewal is at the heart of what @NewAmerica is about. This is the moment to expand and renew youth #apprenticeship, said @SlaughterAM. #PAYASummit2020
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Tomorrow is the big day! With COVID-19 shaking up the economy, young people need structured pathways to promising careers. Stay tuned for our updates from the #PAYASummit2020 tomorrow to learn what we are planning for the next phase of our work. newamerica.org/conference/yo…

Youth Apprenticeship Summit 2020 - Oct. 13

newamerica.org
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Relief is Still Needed. But Where Might Recovery be Headed? newamerica.org/education-pol… via @newamerica
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