Apprenticeships WORK!

In this episode of Apprenticeships WORK!, Dr. Kimberly A. Moore speaks with Senator Cory McCray about how a union-based registered apprenticeship transformed his life — creating economic mobility, early homeownership, and a pathway into public service.

Now a legislative leader championing workforce policy, Senator McCray shares insights on workforce development as community uplift, policy reform, barriers to entry in skilled trades, cross-sector collaboration, and the future of equitable apprenticeship ecosystems.

This episode is essential for employers, policymakers, educators, labor leaders, and workforce practitioners committed to building inclusive talent pipelines.

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.