«It is One Nation Labour's duty,» Adonis has written, «to
act on apprenticeships with the boldness and passion we demonstrated in the creation of academies to replace failing comprehensives.»
The organizations — which include AT&T, Boeing, Business Roundtable, Hewlett - Packard, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)-- are recommending that the reauthorized Perkins
Act align CTE programs to local labor markets; support meaningful collaboration between high schools, postsecondary institutions, and employers; and increase student participation in internships,
apprenticeships, and mentorships for
on - site learning opportunities.