Public Sector Apprenticeships as an Economic Mobility and Workforce Solution
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economic mobility, services, staff shortages, public sector apprenticeships, Montgomery CountyAbstract
Local governments work every day to deliver critical services that directly impact both residents’ quality of life and the economic vitality of communities. These same local governments, however, often struggle to fill critical positions, placing pressure on existing staff, and stretching thin their already limited resources. These staff shortages often have detrimental impacts on the availability and quality of government services.
At the same time, the Delaware Valley Region continues to face persistent economic mobility challenges. Local governments can address these workforce and economic mobility challenges concurrently by adopting public sector apprenticeship programs. Counties across the Greater Delaware Valley should consider implementing public sector apprenticeships to strengthen their workforces and provide residents with pathways to stable careers that provide a living wage and the potential for upward mobility. Montgomery County is well‑positioned to lead this effort by launching a pilot public sector apprenticeship program for corrections—an area where staffing shortages remain especially acute.
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