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Scaling Work-Based Learning: Modern Tools for Expansion
Scaling work-based learning programs demands modern tools. This article details four pillars: bulk operations, cohort organization, role-based access, and automated compliance, for sustainable expansion.
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Maximize the NY Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit with Craft
Struggling with the NY Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit paperwork? Craft automates ESATC documentation, tracks progress, & ensures compliance, helping you unlock up to $7,000 per apprentice.
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Data-Driven Decisions: Analytics for Work-Based Learning
Discover how data-driven analytics transforms work-based learning. Overcome disconnected systems, achieve continuous compliance, and optimize apprenticeship programs with real-time insights and a single source of truth.
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Multi‑Employer Apprenticeship Platforms: Features that Matter
Run multi‑employer apprenticeships at scale: role‑based access, portable records, batch ops, real‑time dashboards, DOL‑ready exports, and secure integrations to reduce friction.
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Modernizing Financial Services Apprenticeships with Free Platforms
Financial services struggle with outdated apprenticeship systems, compliance, and coordination. Learn how free, modern platforms like Craft offer enterprise-level solutions to automate paperwork, track progress, and ensure audit-ready reporting, bridging skill and compliance gaps efficiently.
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Free Work-Based Learning Platforms Outperform Costly Alternatives
This article debunks myths about expensive apprenticeship software, showing how free platforms like Craft Connect offer enterprise features, robust support, and compliance. It highlights how Craft Connect provides superior outcomes by removing cost barriers, allowing programs to focus on learners and growth.
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