Arlington, Virginia 鈥 黑料不打烊 President and CEO Chris Spear today issued the following statement supporting :
鈥淣ational Apprenticeship Week is shining a bright light on one of the key economic issues of our time: Creating a 21st century workforce that is equipped to fill the most important and demanding jobs.
鈥淭he trucking industry is all too familiar with this challenge, as indicated by the dire and growing shortage of qualified drivers and technicians. We also know the enormous value and incredible potential that apprenticeship programs offer 鈥 both to employers and job seekers alike.聽
鈥淭hat is why earlier this year we answered President Trump鈥檚 call to make a Pledge to the American Worker, as our association committed to 50,000 new and enhanced career opportunities over the next five years. As of today, the trucking industry already has more than 6,000 Americans participating in Registered Apprenticeships each year.
鈥淲e thank the Trump Administration for working hard to expand these vital programs, which will open even more opportunities throughout trucking and across the broader economy. As the nationwide chorus supporting apprenticeships grows even louder this week, we are proud to have our voice included.鈥