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

The Maine Department of Labor received a $420,202 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 modernization of registered apprenticeship opportunities across Maine, with particular emphasis on connecting individuals from underrepresented populations with skilled career pathways in critical industries including healthcare, information technology, clean energy, manufacturing, and construction trades. The grant funds the development of new registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship initiatives designed to address workforce development needs through comprehensive training and employment strategies.

In delivering these services, the Maine Department of Labor partners with Baxter Academy for Technology & Science, a STEM-focused charter high school in Portland, Maine, to provide educational services, career development support, and specialized training opportunities. Through this collaboration, the programs aim to connect dislocated workers, youth, and disadvantaged populations with stable employment opportunities and skills development in targeted sectors, leveraging the academy's expertise in technology and science education to expand apprenticeship access and diversity across Maine's workforce ecosystem.