American Apprenticeship Initiative
The American Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) is a strategic and comprehensive effort aimed at expanding and enhancing apprenticeship opportunities across various industries and sectors within the United States.
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Skills-Based Career Paths
These are structured and progressive routes that individuals follow to develop and advance their expertise within a particular industry or occupation. These paths are guided by the acquisition and mastery of specific skills, competencies, and proficiencies that are directly relevant to the chosen field.
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Stakeholders
Stakeholders are individuals, organizations, or other groups that have a vested interest in the success, development, and outcomes of apprenticeship programs. Stakeholders typically include apprentices themselves, employers, educational institutions, government agencies, industry associations, trade unions, and community representatives.
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Benefits
The benefits that an apprentice may receive, such as health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement benefits. Apprenticeship benefits vary from employer to employer.
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Recurring Billing
A payment model where a customer authorizes a merchant to automatically charge them on a regular basis.
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Internship coordinator
A person who is responsible for recruiting, selecting, and placing interns.
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Responsive Images
Images that automatically adjust to fit different screen sizes.
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Webflow Community
A supportive network of Webflow users who share knowledge and resources.
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Program Sponsors
A program in which a company provides financial support and other resources to a student or recent graduate in exchange for their work on a project or research.
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Facebook Ads
Advertising platform within Facebook that allows businesses to target specific audiences with tailored ads.
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Gateway
A network node that connects two different networks and allows data to flow between them.
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DoL (Department of Labor)
The Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for overseeing the Registered Apprenticeship system in the United States. The DOL's Office of Apprenticeship (OA) provides a number of resources and services to help employers and individuals get started with apprenticeship.
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Account Plan
A subscription plan that includes features for individual users and teams to manage their Webflow projects.
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Braided funding
Braided funding involves coordinating funds from various stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry associations, employers, philanthropic organizations, and educational institutions. Braided funding promotes collaboration and maximizes the impact of available resources, ultimately contributing to the successful implementation and expansion of high-quality apprenticeship opportunities.
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Leadership development program
A program that is designed to help students develop their leadership skills. Leadership development programs can include workshops, training, and mentoring.
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Research assistantship
A position in which a student assists a professor or other researcher with their research. Research assistantships can provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in research and to learn about a particular field.
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Webflow Experts
Certified professionals who specialize in Webflow design and development.
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Commitment Statement
An agreement between the apprentice, the employer and the training provider covering: the planned content and schedule for training; what is expected and offered by each party; and how to resolve queries and complaints.
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Widgets
Small applications or tools that can be embedded into a website to provide additional functionality.
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CMS Collections
Structured content types that can be used dynamically across your site.
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WebSocket
A protocol that provides full-duplex communication channels over a single TCP connection.
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Webflow Dashboard
The central hub for managing your Webflow projects and account settings.
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Open Rate
A metric that measures the percentage of emails opened in an email marketing campaign.
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Occupation
A specific trade (job) that requires specialized skills and training.
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Supply Chain Management
The management of the flow of goods and services from raw materials to the delivery of the final product.
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Selection
The process of selecting apprentices for a program. Apprenticeship selection criteria vary from program to program, but they typically include factors such as the applicant's education, experience, and skills.
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Remarketing
The process of targeting ads to users who have previously interacted with a website or advertisement.
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Orientation
The process of introducing apprentices to the program and to their new workplace. Apprenticeship orientation typically includes information about the program's goals, requirements, and procedures.
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Omnichannel
A multichannel sales approach that provides the customer with an integrated shopping experience.
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Capstone project
A major project that is completed by a student at the end of their studies. Capstone projects are often used to demonstrate the student's skills and knowledge in a particular field.
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Bootcamps
Intensive and focused training programs designed to rapidly develop specific skills and competencies required for a particular trade, industry, or occupation. These programs typically offer accelerated learning experiences that combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training.
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End Point Assessment (EPA)
The final assessment that apprentices must take in order to complete their apprenticeship.
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Product Page
A page on an e-commerce site that provides details about a specific product.
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Breadcrumb Navigation
A secondary navigation system that shows a user’s location in a website or web application.
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Skills-Based Hiring
Skills-based hiring is an approach to recruitment and selection that focuses on evaluating candidates based on their demonstrated skills, competencies, and abilities relevant to the job requirements, rather than solely relying on traditional factors like education, years of experience, or previous job titles.
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Portfolio
A collection of your work that showcases your skills and accomplishments. Portfolios can be used to demonstrate your skills to potential employers or clients.
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Backup and Versioning
Features that allow you to save and restore previous versions of your site.
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Retention Rate
The percentage of customers who continue to use a product over a given period of time.
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Dropshipping
A retail fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock.
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Mentee
A less experienced person who receives guidance, support, and advice from a mentor.
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Agile
A methodology for managing projects that involve constant collaboration and working in iterations.
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TikTok Explore
A feature on TikTok that allows users to discover trending content and accounts.
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Journeyman
A skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship program and is qualified to work independently.
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Workforce
The workforce refers to the total number of individuals who are actively engaged in employment, including both employees and employers, within a specific industry, organization, or geographic region.
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Work-study
A program that provides financial assistance to students in exchange for part-time employment on campus or in the community.
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Web Hosting
A service that allows organizations and individuals to post a website or web page onto the internet.
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Soft Skills (Durable Skills or Occupational Competencies)
Soft skills, also known as durable skills or occupational competencies, are non-technical abilities and personal attributes that enhance an individual's effectiveness in the workplace. Soft skills encompass traits such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, and emotional intelligence.
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Transcript
A transcript is an official document that provides a comprehensive record of an individual's educational achievements, including courses completed, grades earned, and other relevant information.
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AI Website Builder
An AI website builder uses artificial intelligence to automate or speed up the design and development of websites—often suggesting layouts, content, or style options based on user input.
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Fintech
Fintech is the use of technology to deliver financial services in faster, more efficient, and user-friendly ways.
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Sisense Developer
A specialist in building, customizing, and embedding Sisense BI dashboards, handling data modeling, ETL, and API integrations.
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SEO Terms
SEO Terms - What to they mean? Terms and data collected in an SEO crawl include:
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Video Testimonials
Video testimonials are customer reviews in video format, showcasing authentic feedback and experiences that help build trust and credibility for a brand. They provide a powerful, visual way to engage potential clients.
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Webflow Development Subscription
What is Webflow Development Subscription? Ongoing web design & development services on a monthly basis.
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TikTok Explore
A feature on TikTok that allows users to discover trending content and accounts.
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TikTok Distribution
The process of sharing and promoting content on TikTok to increase visibility and engagement.
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Google Ads
Online advertising platform by Google that allows businesses to display ads on Google search results and partner websites.
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Facebook Ads
Advertising platform within Facebook that allows businesses to target specific audiences with tailored ads.
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Snapchat Ads
Paid advertisements that appear within the Snapchat app, targeting users based on their behavior and interests.
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Banners
Graphic advertisements displayed on websites, typically in the form of rectangular images.
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Ad Revenue
Income generated from advertisements placed on websites, apps, or media channels.
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Social Media
Online platforms where users create and share content or participate in social networking.
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Branding
The process of creating a unique identity and image for a business or product in the consumer’s mind.
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Blogger Outreach
Blogger Outreach is a digital marketing strategy where businesses collaborate with bloggers to promote their products or services.
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Niche Edit
Niche Edit is a link-building technique where existing content is updated to include a new backlink to your website.
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WebP
WebP is an image format developed by Google that provides superior compression for web images.
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AVIF
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format designed for superior compression and quality.
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Rich Text
A flexible content block for adding formatted text, images, and links.
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Component Slots
Placeholders in components where other elements can be inserted.
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Element Settings
Options for configuring the properties and behaviors of elements.
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Global Swatches
A feature that allows you to manage and update colors consistently across your entire project.
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Account Plan
A subscription plan that includes features for individual users and teams to manage their Webflow projects.
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Site Plan
A subscription plan that includes hosting and custom domain options for Webflow sites.
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Client-first
A development methodology focused on creating user-friendly, client-maintainable websites.
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Webflow Workshop
Live webinars and workshops hosted by Webflow to teach various aspects of the platform.
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Webflow Community
A supportive network of Webflow users who share knowledge and resources.
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IX2 (Interactions 2.0)
Advanced animation and interaction capabilities in Webflow.
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Webflow Designer
The tool used to visually design and develop Webflow websites.
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Webflow Dashboard
The central hub for managing your Webflow projects and account settings.
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Webflow Experts
Certified professionals who specialize in Webflow design and development.
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Backup and Versioning
Features that allow you to save and restore previous versions of your site.
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Team Plans
Subscription plans designed for teams to collaborate on Webflow projects.
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Lottie Animation
A lightweight, scalable animation format supported by Webflow.
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