Wednesday, February 2 – Interview Support Training Cohort 4

Potential Topics

• Understand how to modify apprentice interviews by choosing group interviews or discussion prompts
• Understand and avoid bias by seeking indicators of potential like evidence of effort and enthusiasm
• Codify assessment by using rubrics for communication and enthusiasm

Wednesday, February 9 – Supervisor Project Planning Aligned to Competencies Cohort 1  

Potential Topics

• Create rigorous, competency-aligned projects with third-year apprentices
  Practice identifying key competencies for apprentices to develop and how to incorporate them into work-place projects

Wednesday, February 23 – Supervisor/Coach Training Cohort 3

Potential Topics

• Practice giving feedback
• Support professional writing

Wednesday, March 2 – Interview Support Training Cohort 4

Potential Topics

• Understand how to modify apprentice interviews by choosing group interviews or discussion prompts to assess candidates
• Understand and avoid bias by seeking indicators of potential like evidence of effort and enthusiasm
• Codify assessment by using rubrics for communication and enthusiasm

Wednesday, March 9 – Apprentice Training Cohort 3

Potential Topics

• Practice professional goal setting and proactive workplace communication
• Learn about networks, mentors, and sponsors
• Practice and share gratitude
• Practice intro pitch
  Review time-tracking for registered apprenticeship

Wednesday, March 23 – Supervisor/Coach Training Cohorts 1 & 2 (Final training for this cohort)

Potential Topics

• Celebrate and reflect together
• Close out the apprenticeship/keep in touch
• Administer final assessments and share feedback

Wednesday, April 6 – Apprentice Training Cohort 2

Potential Topics

• Visit Amazon in-person (if possible) and hear from Amazon apprentices
• Celebrate wins on the job and at school
• Review next steps for year 3 planning
• Gain skills to foster a positive relationship with your supervisor

Wednesday, May 18 – Supervisor/Coach Training Cohort 3

Potential Topics

• Celebrate and reflect together
• Close out the apprenticeship/keep in touch
• Administer final assessments and share feedback

Wednesday, July 13 (10am – 1pm) – Supervisor/Coach Training Cohort 4

Potential Topics

• Share CWNY overview
• Understand roles and responsibilities and positive youth development
• Reflect on competencies and Career Development Institute
• Examine DEI: Race and Equity

Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, August 26 (1 – 4pm) – Career Development Institute Phase I Cohort 4

• Eight-week, rigorous, feedback-rich initial training for new apprentices
• Led by expert CWNY facilitators, project-based, and stipended
• Topics covered: workplace basic skills, Microsoft Office 101, career pathway exploration, oral and written professional communication, financial literacy, etc.

Wednesday, September 28 – Apprentice Training Cohort 2

Potential Topics

• Practice an advanced time management technique
• Discuss balancing apprenticeship and college
• Explore career pathways in your field
• Prepare for success in year 3 and beyond in a goal setting workshop

Wednesday, October 6 – Supervisor/Coach Training Cohort 4

Potential Topics

• Practice using CWNY learning management system
• Walk-through 90-day plan and project protocol
• Overview Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

Wednesday, October 19 – Supervisor/Coach Training Cohort 3

Potential Topics

• Explore resources for year two
• Analyze supervisor rubric
• Review menu of resources

Wednesday, October 26 – Apprentice Training Cohort 3

Potential Topics

• Review performance survey results and next steps
• Practice professional communication in a networking improv activity
• Learn tax prep & voter registration basics

Wednesday, November 16 – Supervisor/Coach Training Cohort 2

Potential Topics

• Support transition to college
• Review resources for supervisors

Wednesday, December 7 – Apprentice Training Cohort 4

Potential Topics

• Practice professional goal setting
• Learn about networks, mentors, and sponsors
• Improve your professional communication in writer’s workshop
• Practice self-reflection and gratitude in writing activity

Wednesday, December 14 – Supervisor/Coach Training Cohort 4

Potential Topics

• Implement projects tied to career-ready competencies
• Field student concerns and CWNY support
• Prepare for first competency evaluation