Heather Long: America Has a Serious Shortage of Apprentices

Published: Sept. 3, 2024, 9:05 p.m.

In a nation grappling with the challenge of creating pathways to the middle class without the burden of large amounts of debt, apprenticeships are lauded as a promising solution. The United StatesĀ is now witnessing a resurgence of interest in apprenticeship programs across various industries. But we are also facing a large shortage of apprentices to fill positions. Heather Long from the Washington Post joins the show to break down her great reporting on this issue.