Alliance of indiana rural water NAW PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 2022 marks the 85th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act; and
WHEREAS, Alliance of Indiana Rural Water recognizes the urgent need to prepare and maintain an inclusive, diverse and highly-skilled workforce that is capable of meeting the demands of the industry we serve and fortifying our economy; and
WHEREAS, Registered Apprenticeship programs enable employers to develop and train their future workforce while offering career seekers pathways to good, quality jobs and well paying careers; and
WHEREAS, Alliance of Indiana Rural Water recognizes the role of Registered Apprenticeship in expanding opportunities in our workforce that are inclusive of individuals who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality, thus providing a path for all qualified individuals, including women, youth, people of color, rural communities, justice-involved individuals and individuals with disabilities, to become apprentices and contribute to America’s industries; and
WHEREAS, Alliance of Indiana Rural Water recognizes that Registered Apprenticeship, a proven and industry-driven training model, can train our workforce and build a pipeline into good, quality jobs in order to address our nation’s pressing workforce challenges such as rebuilding our country’s infrastructure, addressing critical supply chain demands, supporting a clean energy workforce, modernizing our cybersecurity response, and responding to care economy issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Connie Stevens, Executive Director of the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water call upon Indiana’s water and wastewater industry to recognize the value of Registered Apprenticeship, and to promote industry awareness and expansion during the eighth anniversary of:
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
November 14, 2022, through November 20, 2022
IN SUPPORT,
Connie Stevens
Executive Director
Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
cstevens@inh2o.org | (317) 789-4200