By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/white-house-to-distribute-90-million-for-apprenticeships Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter White House to distribute $90 million for apprenticeships Politics Apr 21, 2016 3:20 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it’ll distribute $90 million this year to help states expand apprenticeship programs, particularly to minorities and new industries. Vice President Joe Biden says people who learn skills through an apprenticeship earn more than $50,000 a year on average. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez says some states are further along than others in building their apprenticeship networks, but every state has a desire to “lift their game.” Congress has approved the $90 million. The administration says apprenticeships are helping people land jobs in public transit, information technology and manufacturing. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it’ll distribute $90 million this year to help states expand apprenticeship programs, particularly to minorities and new industries. Vice President Joe Biden says people who learn skills through an apprenticeship earn more than $50,000 a year on average. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez says some states are further along than others in building their apprenticeship networks, but every state has a desire to “lift their game.” Congress has approved the $90 million. The administration says apprenticeships are helping people land jobs in public transit, information technology and manufacturing. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now