Registered Apprenticeships: Bridging the Gap in Skilled Trades

Steve Lindas, an Apprenticeship Training Representative for the Florida Department of Education talks about his career – from apprenticing in faux painting to shaping apprenticeship programs for the state in this week’s Facility Voices podcast.Steve provides a window into Florida's approach to registered apprenticeship, revealing how these programs provide valuable skills and serve as a ladder for career advancement, challenging perceptions, and paving the way for success in skilled trades.Discover the impact of registered apprenticeship programs, how they differ from their non-registered counterparts, and why they're becoming a vital part of workforce development strategies.  You won't want to miss out on this exploration of the transformative power of apprenticeship programs and celebrate the dedicated individuals like Steve Lindes who are shaping the future of workforce development in Florida and beyond.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Steve Lindas has been with the Dept. of Education as an Apprenticeship Training Representative since July 2008. Prior to his current position, he has held multiple positions working in the Apprenticeship arena since the late 1970’s.  He has been a journeyperson working with Registered Apprentices on their On-the-Job training. He has served as a Related Training Instructor (holding a current Orange County Public School Teaching Certificate), an Assistant Director and then a Director of a Registered Apprenticeship program as well as a Registered Pre-Apprenticeship program, all in the State of Florida.Thanks for listening. Follow David Trask on LinkedIn to share feedback. Visit the ARC Facilities LinkedIn page-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The views and opinions expressed by third-party guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of ARC Facilities and ARC Document Solutions. We provide a platform for diverse perspectives and discussions and ARC Facilities/ARC Document Solutions assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content provided by our third-party guests.

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