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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on International Apprenticeship Models
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The House on Higher Education and Workforce Investment held a hearing on July 16, 2019, to examine how international apprenticeship models from countries like Germany, Switzerland, and Australia could be adapted to improve the U.S. workforce. Experts provided testimony on how these countries structure vocational training and industry partnerships.
This hearing explored potential policy shifts in how the U.S. funds and structures vocational training, which could impact future federal workforce development programs and educational grants.
Who It Affects
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Workforce development agencies
These agencies may be subject to future policy changes or funding adjustments based on the findings of this subcommittee.
Vocational students
Students pursuing trade education may see changes in program availability or structure if international models are adopted.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 16, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subcommittee examined apprenticeship models from Germany, Switzerland, and Australia.
- Witnesses included experts from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (Germany), the Embassy of Australia, and Swisscore (Switzerland).
- The hearing record includes submitted slides on Australian apprenticeship data and an article regarding the U.S. need for more tradespeople.
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- Written responses to questions for the record were provided by Dr. Annen, Mr. Bradley, and Dr. Marti.
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The committee explicitly sought to use international vocational models as a benchmark for U.S. policy reform.
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