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American Healthcare Apprenticeships is a non-profit that sponsors, supports, and consults on healthcare apprenticeships. With years of experience in career training, we’re focused on transforming how healthcare workers are trained.

We offer new ways for employers to find skilled healthcare talent, while also creating opportunities for underrepresented groups, rural communities, and those stuck in low-wage jobs to move up.

Many employers can’t find qualified workers, and people often can’t afford the high cost of college or to leave their current jobs to get better skills. Our programs solve this by offering faster, more efficient training focused on building the skills needed—not just logging hours.

Our pre-apprenticeships give students and workers basic skills, help them pick a career path, and prepare them for registered apprenticeship programs.

Our Apprenticeship Board

Lisa Gonzales

Vice President of Student Services, College of Biomedical Equipment Technology

Richard L. “Monty” Gonzalez Ed.D

President, College of Biomedical Equipment Technology

Jazzmeen Johnson

Lead Medical Assistant Instructor, Charter College

Steven J. Lutton

Chief Operating Officer, Institute for American Apprenticeships (IAA)

Michele Reeder

Senior Vice President, Affiliate Services, American Dental Association

Shane Reeder

President | CEO, American Healthcare Apprenticeships

Alexi Rich

Paint Room Manager, Iron River Cabinets

Jessee Skittrall

President | CEO, Atarashii Apprentice Program

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Jazzmeen Johnson

A northern Nevada native, Jazzmeen has a passion for helping people. She’s worked in the medical field as a medical assistant for more than a decade. She earned an associate degree in health science and is a full-time instructor at Charter Career Academy. But there’s much more to her than that. Jazzmeen appreciates bringing out the good and the beautiful in every situation. That’s why her careers helping people. 

“I look forward to sharing my unique perspective with other members of the board,” she said, “and doing what I can to help our entire community.” Jazzmeen says anyone can make a difference in their community when they’re active.

Steven J. Lutton

Steve joined the Institute for American Apprenticeships in 2010 after service three years on its Board of Directors. He has spent almost 15 years immersed in all aspects of apprenticeships and workforce development solutions. His experience has earned him respect around the country with employers, workforce boards, colleges, apprentices, community organizations, employment social enterprises, and other entities interested in the development of win-win-win solutions in workforce development. Steve has worked on state-level and national-level programs and has engaged in program development, registration, recruitment, funding, implementation, reporting, education, mentoring, and compliance for relatively small organizations to those on the Fortune 100 list.  

Michele Reeder

Michele Reeder serves as the Senior Vice President of Affiliate Services for the American Dental Association. With a unique blend of global business proficiency, she has worked in oral health for over a decade, part of which garnered her an invitation to the White House in 2014 by the Administration’s Small Business Council, where she contributed to discussions on Medicare and small business, showcasing her national influence. Moreover, her tenure as CEO of Thermal Material Systems | Fireblankets, Inc. spanned nearly two decades and was distinguished by the introduction of a range of innovative products utilizing aerospace-grade composite materials. These achievements were prominently featured in Inc. Magazine, reaffirming her entrepreneurial acumen and industry acclaim.

Throughout her career, Michele has been instrumental in breaking barriers as she was a founding member of GoLead Idaho, a non-profit formed more than10 years ago to foster women as leaders by providing training, networking, mentoring and professional and community leadership opportunities in Idaho and as the Executive Director of the Nevada Dental Association (NDA) fostering a culture of diversity and cooperation enlisting the first ever African American woman executive committee member in NDA’s history.

Committed to excellence and passionate about effecting positive change in oral health and organized dentistry, Michele’s impact continues to reverberate today. Following her tenure at the Nevada Dental Association, Michele founded the Fifth Floor Group LLC to provide consulting services and bolster the American Dental Association’s support for its members.

Michele graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stevens-Henager College and is a current member of CHIEF. Complementing her professional endeavors, she has dedicated nearly a decade to volunteering with the Service Core of Retired Executives, has served on multiple for-profit and non-profit boards and presented on women in leadership and business further demonstrating her commitment to community engagement and service.

Shane Reeder

President & CEO, American Healthcare Apprenticeships (AHA)

Shane Reeder is the President and CEO of American Healthcare Apprenticeships (AHA!), bringing two decades of experience in healthcare workforce development and career training. Since 2006, Shane has been dedicated to designing and implementing innovative workforce solutions to address skill gaps in the healthcare sector.

Previously, Shane has served as Campus President/Director, Regional Director, and Director of Innovation. He founded and launched Charter Career Academy, a non-credit Division of Charter College and Charter Apprenticeships, a USDOL-registered program focused on competency-based healthcare apprenticeships. This program has become a model for blending hands-on training with industry standards to prepare healthcare professionals for in-demand roles.  Shane has worked in both private and public education, for several institutions and in multiple states.

At AHA!, Shane continues his commitment to accessible career pathways, leading partnerships with healthcare providers, associations, and education providers to create accessible, affordable apprenticeship opportunities. His vision centers on building high-quality, community-centered programs that enable individuals to achieve fulfilling healthcare careers, with a particular emphasis on reaching underserved rural areas. Shane’s leadership at AHA is transforming healthcare workforce training and helping to strengthen healthcare delivery nationwide, one apprentice at a time.

Alexi Rich

Paint Room Manager, Iron River Cabinets

Alexi Rich is the Paint Room Manager at Iron River Cabinets, a custom cabinetry company serving Idaho’s Treasure Valley region. She began her career at Iron River Cabinets as an apprentice, demonstrating exceptional dedication and skill that led to her current leadership role. Alexi holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Graphic Design, which enhances her ability to blend aesthetic appeal with functional design in cabinetry projects. Her journey from apprentice to manager exemplifies her commitment to craftsmanship and continuous professional growth.

Jessee Skittrall

Jessee Skittrall’s experience as a salon owner, creative artist, and hair educator keeps him in demand among clients, leading beauty companies, and prestigious organizations throughout the U.S. 

Coming from six generations of hairdressers in the Northwest, Jessee has skillfully built over the years a highly respected global career from his trendy base at the Style Garage in Lake Stevens, WA. Known for his progressive cutting methods and creative color techniques, Jessee’s diverse knowledge as a passionate educator is highly visible on powerful show platforms and in his dynamic, advanced classroom presentations. 

He has worked at the height of his profession with top artists, including Sam Brocato, Mary Brunetti, Ruth Roche, Vivienne Mackinder, Oscar and Wendy Bond, Scott Cole, and David Kinigson. Jessee is proud to have been a member of the Kadus Professional /Brocato Design Team and a team leader of the Pacific Northwest Kadus Professional Education Team. 

Currently, he is Technical Coach for KIN North America and a former annual Energizing Summit Presenter for the American Board of Certified Haircolorists (ABCH), and Executive Director for The Board of Certified Haircolorists. Proactive in his industry, Jessee is the President and Program Director for the Atarashii Apprentice Program, a federally approved apprenticeship Training Program in Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Manicuring, and Hair Design. He is one of the few who have obtained certifications from both the American Board of Certified Haircolorists (ABCH) and the International Haircolor Exchange (IHE). www.Atarashii.org