The U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau awarded a $1,433,402 Project Grant under the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program (CFDA No. 17.701) to Catalyst Connection, a private non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this 2-year grant is to provide technical assistance to employers and labor unions to encourage the employment of women in registered apprenticeship and nontraditional occupations within the advanced manufacturing sector. Key activities include providing employer education, expanding pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs for women, building an "employer of choice" reputation, offering leadership training, expanding support networks, and conducting targeted outreach to engage women from underrepresented communities. The grant aims to enroll and complete training for 30 women in pre-apprenticeship, 40 in registered apprenticeship, and 50 in other skills training programs, as well as secure employment for 32 women consistent with "good jobs" principles.
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