The Community and Technical College System of West Virginia’s (WVCTCS), Apprenticeships in Motion (AIM) program, is made possible by a nearly $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, prepares students and incumbent workers for middle- to high-skilled information technology (IT) occupations that are in increasingly high demand across the Mountain State. AIM partners with businesses and colleges to provide an “earn as you learn” experience for students and current employees. Through these connections, companies and organizations tap into a trusted talent pool, reduce the cost of on-boarding, cultivate dedicated employees, and address their present skills gap.
The AIM grant has worked with 200+ businesses to train over 850 IT professionals that include current employees and college students. AIM’s goal is to train a total of 1600 people so that they can enter or move into a middle- to high-level IT job. In addition to traditional IT training, AIM also provides training for Medical Records/Health Information Technicians and Architectural/Civil Drafters. The end date of the grant is July 14, 2024, so time is limited to take advantage of this IT workforce solution.
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https://wvbusinesslink.com/2023/07/06/unlocking-it-workforce-potential-introducing-aim-west-virginias-solution-to-the-skills-gap/