The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $8,000,000 Project Grant on July 1, 2024 to the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development under the Registered Apprenticeship program (CFDA 17.285). The grant funding supports the expansion, diversification, and modernization of registered apprenticeship opportunities across Missouri. Key activities include developing new apprenticeship programs, creating pre-apprenticeship initiatives, and increasing access to workforce training in industries such as healthcare, IT, education, clean energy, manufacturing, and construction. The department partners with organizations like the non-profit Missouri Works Initiative, which received a $992,500 subaward to provide apprenticeship readiness programs, employment transition services, and construction pre-apprenticeship training. The overarching goal is to build robust apprenticeship systems that connect individuals to skilled career pathways, with a focus on supporting underrepresented populations and addressing workforce development needs across the state.
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