CEO Leadership on Workforce Challenges
Business Roundtable CEOs are working together to expand work-based learning to help address their workforce needs and expand career pathways for more Americans. Work-based learning provides opportunities for motivated, high-potential individuals to gain the required training and professional skills for successful careers. In turn, companies that offer work-based learning programs can benefit from tapping new sources of talent.
Increased Productivity
Employers receive $1.47 of value for every $1 invested in apprenticeship programs.
Increased Retention
Former interns are 20% less likely than non-former interns to leave their companies within one year, 9.9% less likely within two years and 1.5% less likely within three years.
Unlocking Access to New Talent
Apprenticeship programs unlock access to a more diverse and digitally native talent pool