{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Apprenticeships WORK!","title":"Aaron Jones: From Union Roots to Building Tomorrow's Workforce","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1751,"description":"Every career journey begins with a story.\nIn this episode of Apprenticeships WORK!, Dr. Kimberly A. Moore, National Executive Director of the Clean Technology Training Trust (CTTT), sits down with Aaron Jones, Regional Organizer for the IBEW 9th District, to explore the experiences that shaped his life, his leadership, and his commitment to strengthening America's workforce.\nAaron reflects on growing up in a family with deep union roots, the values that influenced his path, and how those early lessons continue to guide his work today. He shares how his career has evolved into one focused on creating opportunities for others—connecting workers to meaningful careers, helping employers develop skilled talent, and strengthening communities through registered apprenticeships and the skilled trades.\nThe conversation explores the power of mentorship, the importance of organized labor, and why collaboration between labor, employers, educators, and workforce organizations is essential to preparing the next generation of skilled professionals.\nWhether you're an IBEW member, employer, apprenticeship leader, workforce development professional, educator, or someone interested in the future of the skilled trades, this episode offers an authentic look at how personal purpose can create lasting impact.\nTopics Discussed\n• Aaron Jones' leadership journey\n• Family legacy and union values\n• IBEW and organized labor\n• Registered apprenticeships\n• Workforce development\n• Skilled trades careers\n• Employer partnerships\n• Mentorship and leadership\n• Building America's future workforce\nSubscribe to Apprenticeships WORK! for conversations with leaders who are shaping the future of workforce development, registered apprenticeships, and America's skilled workforce.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ls0HpR2AHLQ2024wj82HJLlrVTrSANkuwP7UJN8wrbs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZmQ5/YzQxZjYyODZmYTI3/MjE3Y2RjNmQ1OTI1/NDM4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}