National Apprenticeship Day Proclamation

On Thursday, April 17th, the Burke County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation recognizing April 30th, 2025 as National Apprenticeship Day.

Western Piedmont’s PACE Program, which stands for Partnership for Apprenticeship and Career Exploration provides apprenticeship opportunities for workers to receive specialized training to enhance their job skills. Apprentices are paid while in the program along with earning an educational credential to demonstrate training.

View the full proclamation here.