Minnesota state apprenticeship expansion base formula funding SAEF3

The State of Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry received a $979,062 Project Grant from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Registered Apprenticeship program (CFDA 17.285), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This award supports the Minnesota State Apprenticeship Expansion Base Formula Funding (SAEF3) initiative, which funds the development and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs across Minnesota. The grant enables the state to create new apprenticeship pathways in critical industries and connect individuals—particularly those from underrepresented populations—with skilled career opportunities and comprehensive training in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, clean energy, manufacturing, and construction trades.

The Department of Labor & Industry will leverage this three-year funding to expand apprenticeship program capacity, increase workforce training accessibility, and implement strategies aligned with federal objectives to diversify and modernize Minnesota's apprenticeship system. As the direct grant recipient, the department maintains full responsibility for program implementation and delivery of apprenticeship expansion services without identified external sub-awardees, ensuring comprehensive oversight of apprenticeship program development and workforce connection activities throughout the state.