AgriSafe Learning
NFSHW24: Training Future Generations of Farmers through Registered Apprenticeship
Recorded On: 09/16/2024
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Summary: The agriculture industry faces a shortage of skilled farmers with many experienced farmers nearing retirement age. We will highlight how farmers can utilize Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) to train the next generation of farmers, combining classroom and online learning with hands-on experience on working farms.
Intended Audience: Business owners, HR staff, Ag educators, workforce boards
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Understand the benefits of RAPs for farmers.
- Identify the core components of a RAP.
- Learn points of contact for starting a RAP and resources available.
The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.
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Abigail Allen, M.Ed.
Program Specialist with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship in Region 6
Abigail Allen is a Program Specialist with the US Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship in Region 6, based in San Diego California. She serves as a National Industry Liaison for Agriculture, Telecommunications, and Tech and the DEIA representative for her region. She is also the main point of contact for apprenticeship in the Pacific Territories and her portfolio includes registered apprenticeship programs in a variety of industries located from Micronesia to Washington DC. She holds an M.Ed. for Point Loma Nazarene and is a native San Diegan.
Victoria Cosentino
Program Analyst, Office of Apprenticeship at the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Victoria Cosentinois a Program Analyst with the Office of Apprenticeship at the U.S. Departmentof Labor, Employment and Training Administration. She works in theStrategic Partnerships and Industry Engagement Division where she serves asindustry liaison for the national office to the agriculture industryand the hospitality industry. She also works on marketing andpromotional initiatives to help expand Registered Apprenticeship throughout thecountry and leads the Apprentice Trailblazer Initiative.
