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Industry 4.0 is reshaping manufacturing, creating a 2.1M job gap due to outdated training. Modern digital apprenticeship platforms like Craft Connect provide real-time data, compliance, and multi-employer solutions to build a skilled workforce.

This article explains how work-based learning (WBL) closes the skills gap. It details how platforms like Craft streamline WBL implementation, offering structured partnerships, measurable outcomes, and efficient management to boost student employability.

Discover expert answers to top questions on employer partnerships and apprenticeships. Learn frameworks, case studies, and actionable strategies for sustainable workforce programs.

This article explores how work-based learning and apprenticeships can create pathways for underrepresented groups by addressing key barriers like access, support, and economic sustainability with evidence-based solutions.

Struggling with apprenticeship & WIOA compliance? Automation saves 10+ hours per apprentice, ensures audit-ready records, and transforms reporting into a strategic advantage for program growth and funding confidence.

Avoid chaos during platform migration with this strategic guide. Learn the 5 key pillars: Discovery, Data Prep, Phased Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, and Validation, to ensure a seamless transition and stronger programs.