See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment d - statement of work, abstract

The North Carolina Community College System Office (NCCCS) received a $1,158,891 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Registered Apprenticeship program (CFDA 17.285) effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This award supports the expansion and diversification of registered apprenticeship opportunities across North Carolina's community college network, with a focus on developing new apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship initiatives in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, information technology, clean energy, manufacturing, and construction trades.

The NCCCS will leverage its 58-community college system to connect individuals—particularly those from underrepresented populations—with skilled career pathways through comprehensive training and employment strategies. Based on the awardee's demonstrated expertise in workforce development, this initiative is expected to develop industry-validated apprenticeship curricula, establish partnerships with regional employers, and create pathways that address critical workforce needs while expanding access to economic opportunity in North Carolina.