Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) would like to highlight your apprenticeship program by sharing brief videos from your apprentices or a story about your apprenticeship program.
Highlight Your Apprentice
Help us recognize your apprentice(s) for their hard work by creating a 1-2 minute video or featured story highlighting an apprentice in your program.
Sponsor Spotlight
How have apprenticeships helped your workforce? Help us recognize your business and your apprenticeship program.
Create a Video or Story
Create a 2-3 minute video or type out your responses highlighting your apprenticeship program.
Use the following questions as prompts:
- Introduce yourself (name, business, location, program).
- Why did you decide to create an apprenticeship program?
- What advice do you have for other businesses?
- How can apprentices apply? Is there a timeline to apply?
How To Submit
Submit your spotlight videos through email to StartToday@state.sd.us. Be sure to include in the body of the email:
Video Tips
Record each question as a separate video
Keep each video clip to no more than about 30 seconds
Audio of the question is not necessary
Use tripod and microphone if possible
Include company logo (banner, uniform, etc) in the video
Photo Tips
Make sure photos are in focus and not blurry
Take photos in landscape mode
Take photos in a well-lit area
Photos can be either a headshot or of your apprentice in action
Include company logo (banner, uniform, etc) in the video
Additional Ideas
Find more ways your business can celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
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