The Department of Labor (DOL) is making a $100 million in existing H-1B funds available for American Apprenticeship Grants to reward partnerships that help more workers participate in apprenticeships.
This new American Apprenticeship Grants competition – which will be launched in the fall – will focus on partnerships between employers, labor organizations, training providers, community colleges, local and state governments, the workforce system, non-profits and faith-based organizations that:
- Launch apprenticeship models in new, high-growth fields
- Align apprenticeships to pathways for further learning and career advancement
- Scale apprenticeship models that work
Targeted industries are those industries experiencing skills shortages as evidenced by their utilization
of H-1B visas, including, but not limited to, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and IT. The fast- growing occupations in these industries would benefit from Registered Apprenticeship programs that provide high-quality on-the-job training and appeal to a broad range of workers.
Learn more about the program...
DOL Grants to Assist Homeless Veterans
In other news, DOL has announced a grant competition that will award 24 or more Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program grants totaling approximately $6 million to provide an estimated 2,000 veterans with occupational, classroom and on-the-job training, as well as job search and placement assistance. Funds are being awarded on a competitive basis to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies, tribal governments and nonprofit organizations. Successful applicants will design a program that addresses the multitude of challenges associated with homeless veterans. View program information...