Workshift: One Million Apprentices? The Math Only Works if Women Are Included.

March 25, 2026

 

This op-ed from NSC CEO Brooke DeRenzis and CLASP’s Wendy Chunn-Hoon makes clear that the Administration’s goal of reaching 1 million apprenticeships won’t be possible without intentional policies to include women. To truly expand opportunity and close wage gaps, federal leaders must invest in proven strategies that ensure women can access and succeed in apprenticeship programs.

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