Principal Apprenticeships
2025 National Guideline Standards

We’re excited to share that, as of August 12th, the Principal National Guideline Standards (NGS) have been officially submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor. Co-chaired by the Learning Policy Institute and Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, these standards build on proven leadership and workforce quality frameworks, positioning principal apprenticeship programs as high-quality, workforce-aligned pathways. They are designed to expand access to apprenticeship funding and streamline approval by state and local workforce boards for models that meet nationally recognized benchmarks.