In this episode, Lindsey talks with Dave Harrison, the Executive Director of Fastport.
Dave shares his diverse background—from military service to teaching and trucking—before detailing how he helped develop a military engagement program at JB Hunt Transport that incorporates apprenticeships. He outlines the advantages of these programs as effective tools for recruiting and retaining employees, emphasizing their benefits for employers such as liability protection, enhanced training standards, and access to resources without incurring costs. The conversation highlights the importance of fostering diverse participation, with a notable percentage of veterans and minorities, and encourages employers to collaborate with industry associations and government entities to successfully implement apprenticeship programs.
Understanding Registered Apprenticeships
Explanation of registered apprenticeships as a recruiting and retention tool
Benefits of apprenticeships for employers, including liability protection and improved training standards
Process of implementing an apprenticeship program
Collaboration with industry associations and government agencies
Dave Harrison - dave.harrison@fastport.com
www.fastport.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-harrison-542879a0/
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