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

The Vermont Department of Labor received a $395,708 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 expansion and development of registered apprenticeship programs within Vermont, aligning with the federal government's broader initiative to expand, diversify, and modernize apprenticeship opportunities across the United States. The funding enables Vermont to develop new apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship initiatives while connecting individuals—particularly those from underrepresented populations—with skilled career pathways in critical industries such as healthcare, information technology, clean energy, manufacturing, and construction trades.

As the state's primary workforce agency, Vermont Department of Labor will directly implement the funded activities and deliver comprehensive apprenticeship development and expansion services across the state. The grant supports the state's efforts to increase workforce training access, establish new registered apprenticeship programs, and implement strategies to connect underrepresented populations with skilled employment opportunities through a coordinated apprenticeship system.