On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Governor Matt Bevin announced a new registered apprenticeship pilot program aimed at strengthening social services careers throughout the Commonwealth. The initiative will offer paid apprenticeship opportunities in local Protection and Permanency and Family Support offices within the Department for Community Based Services. The program will offer apprenticeships to young adults who are interested in pursuing a career in social services but may not have the opportunity to go to college, have never considered secondary education or are impacted by generational poverty. Interested Kentucky high school juniors and seniors can contact their guidance counselors to begin the process of applying for Fall 2018 semester apprenticeships.