Every career journey begins with a story.
In 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.
Aaron 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.
The 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.
Whether 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.
Topics Discussed
• Aaron Jones' leadership journey
• Family legacy and union values
• IBEW and organized labor
• Registered apprenticeships
• Workforce development
• Skilled trades careers
• Employer partnerships
• Mentorship and leadership
• Building America's future workforce
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What is Apprenticeships WORK!?
Hosted by Dr. Kimberly A. Moore, Apprenticeships WORK! is a national podcast powered by the Clean Technology Training Trust (CTTT) and focused on registered apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning strategies that deliver real workforce impact. Through conversations with employers, labor leaders, educators, policymakers, and innovators, the podcast explores scalable and replicable models aligned to industry demand. Episodes examine clean transportation, electrification, advanced manufacturing, and skilled trades pathways while unpacking employer ROI, labor-management partnerships, and national workforce systems. Apprenticeships WORK! connects strategy to execution—showcasing what’s working now and how communities can replicate success.