Work-Based Learning Accelerator
The Business Roundtable Work-Based Learning Accelerator is helping companies develop and scale innovative work-based learning opportunities for workers and future employees.
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.
Bolstering Regional Apprenticeship Networks
Business Roundtable is supporting regional apprenticeship networks in several regions across the United States. These networks help member companies partner with local community colleges to create or enhance apprenticeship programs focused on hiring models and skills development.
Around 20 Business Roundtable members are involved in one or more of the regional apprenticeship networks.
Around 20 Business Roundtable members are involved in one or more of the regional apprenticeship networks.
Convenings and Resources
Explore some of Business Roundtable's resources on apprenticeships.
Member Company Case Studies
Business Roundtable member companies are leading the way on growing and scaling work-based learning nationwide. These apprenticeship and workforce programs exemplify ways companies are expanding opportunities for workers.
CVS Health is Utilizing Apprenticeship to Upskill Pharmacy Team Members for New Roles
JPMorgan Chase: Strengthening Career Pathways through Apprenticeships
Workforce Development & Economic Growth: Novelis Turns to Apprenticeships
Pfizer is Leveraging Relationships with Community Partners to Grow Its Talent Pool through Apprenticeship
United Airlines’ Calibrate Apprenticeship Program Is Growing and Diversifying its Pipeline of Maintenance Technicians
Visa is Utilizing Apprenticeship to Diversify and Upskill Talent
