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Instead
of solely offering traditional internships for college students, businesses can partner with high schools to establish pre-
employment apprenticeship programs designed to introduce students to workplace demands. The Department of Labor supports employers that
establish Registered Apprenticeships to build a robust talent pipeline.
Building
a coalition of representatives from industry, the education system, and the community creates the space for meaningful
dialogue about common priorities and unique local challenges. It also facilitates collective action around solutions.
For more on how the business and education sectors are closing the skills gap, click here to read "Bridging the Soft Skills Gap: How Employers
Can Partner with Educators to Prepare Students for the 21st Century Workforce."