The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded a $7,094,784.78 definitive, time-and-materials contract to the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) to serve as an industry intermediary and expand registered apprenticeship programs. The contract, which is not set aside for a specific category, involves WTIA facilitating the enrollment of at least 1,500 new apprentices over 24 months, with 50% from underrepresented populations. WTIA will develop standards, curricula, and subject matter experts to support apprenticeship programs launching across industries such as information technology, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, logistics, and energy through September 2025. This contract builds upon WTIA's previous work as an Apprenticeship Intermediary and its experience in providing workforce development, entrepreneurial assistance, and promotion of emerging technologies to the federal government through other contract and grant awards.
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