State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation Grant

The Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) solicited proposals from Workforce Development Boards and Apprenticeship Program Sponsors to develop new apprenticeship programs and/or expand on existing apprenticeship programs that work to create opportunities for underserved communities. The grant focuses on creating equitable registered apprenticeship programs for women, veterans, justice-involved, youth, people with disabilities, communities of color and unemployed individuals who were impacted by COVID-19. In July 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded DAS with the State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation grant to create apprenticeship pathways within the local workforce ecosystem. In May 2022 DAS selected six grant awardees to receive the State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation grant to create these apprenticeship pathways. Anticipated performance period for participating projects funded under this SFP will be from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.