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

The Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement received a $1,129,005 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, diversification, and modernization of registered apprenticeship opportunities across Virginia, with emphasis on developing new apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship initiatives in high-demand sectors including healthcare, information technology, clean energy, manufacturing, and construction trades.

The grant funds the department's efforts to connect individuals—particularly those from underrepresented populations—with skilled career pathways through registered apprenticeships. Key deliverables include the development and expansion of new registered apprenticeship programs, implementation of pre-apprenticeship initiatives to prepare workers for apprenticeship entry, and strategies to increase workforce training access and diversity within Virginia's apprenticeship system. The three-year performance period allows the state agency to build sustainable workforce development infrastructure aligned with critical industry needs and federal apprenticeship expansion objectives.