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  • National Apprenticeship Week

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    10th anniversary celebrations of National Apprenticeship Week kick off November 17th. With a theme of ’10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation’ this year’s National Apprenticeship Week is set to be the largest and best celebration yet of the life-changing impacts of Registered Apprenticeship across the United States.  It’s not just apprentices who have benefitted…

  • DOL Community Project Funding

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    $107 million in Congressionally-directed spending grants available from DOL’s Employment and Training Administration. The United State Department of Labor is set to award funding for 128 demonstration and pilot projects to applicants specified in Appendix I of Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 02-24. Only named organizations are eligible to apply. Organizations ranging from union-affiliated…

  • FY24 Good Jobs Challenge

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    US Economic Development Administration opens $25 million, with applications due September 27th.  Targeting jobs that advance industries key to US economic competitiveness, the Good Jobs Challenge is offering another round of funding focused on roles that do not require a four year degree. The notice of funding opportunity calls out the implementation of training in…

  • Northwest Misses On Apprenticeship Funding

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    Once again competitive federal grant funds don’t make their way to WA, OR, ID, MT.  Last week the Biden-Harris administration awarded nearly a quarter-billion dollars to modernize, diversify and expand registered apprenticeship and no organizations from Washington, Oregon or Idaho won funding. This continues a pattern of the Pacific Northwest missing out on federal grant…

  • Upskilling Construction Professionals In Europe

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    BUILD UP Skills interventions for building decarbonisation due 19 September. Sponsored by the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action, the BUILD UP Skills initiative seeks to support upskilling construction professionals as the renovate high performance buildings and construct nearly Zero-Energy Buildings. Training and qualification interventions aligned with the EU Green Deal are required to…

  • DOL Critical Sectors Grants 

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    Two rounds due in July will award $12 million to “support transformative efforts to improve job quality and availability of good jobs.” Last week the United States Department of Labor announced up to 10 awards with a ceiling of $3 million each to benefit communities that have historically faced barriers to employment in good jobs.…

  • Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities

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    USDOL Announces Round 6 for the Appalachian, Delta and Northern Border Regions due June 20th. The US Department of Labor has announced another round of funding that will provide resources to create economic mobility and address inequities for historically marginalized communities of color. With a focus on rural areas and underserved and underrepresented communities, a…

  • State Apprenticeship Expansion Competitive Funding

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    In addition to formula funds, resources are available for innovation, equity, expansion and modernization of Registered Apprenticeship.  With $100 million total in funding available, $50 million of that dedicated the competitive awards, the US Department of Labor last month announced a new round of State Apprenticeship Expansion funding due one month from today on April…

  • Pathway Home Pre-Release Job Training Grants

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    $52 Million from USDOL to improve post-release employment opportunities and reduce recidivism With dollars from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, USDOL’s Employment and Training Administration is set to fund up to 20 projects that intend to eliminate gaps between release from prison or jail and enrollment in workforce development programs. The Pathway Home grants…

  • Preparing Justice-Involved Youth for Work

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    Due April 2nd, twelve USDOL grants totaling $40 million will fund paid work experiences. Last week USDOL’s Employment and Training Administration announced rounds 4 and 5 of Growth Opportunities funding, preparing justice-involved youth for the world of work, putting them on a path to more equitable career opportunities through paid work experiences. Occupational education in…

  • USAID Employ Cambodia RFI

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    USAID’s intention is to equip Cambodians with job skills to drive inclusive and sustainable growth.  Due January 19th, USAID’s recent RFI focuses on sectors that will lead to Cambodian economic diversification in the coming years, working with local partners to prepare the workforce of tomorrow. USAID Employ intends to emphasize STEM skills for women and…

  • NOAA’s Climate Ready Workforce

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    20 grants available at up to $10m for applicants in coastal states and territories. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, will assist communities in coastal and Great Lake states and territories to form partnerships that train workers, placing them into jobs that…

  • Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants

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    $2 million will fund the development of regional cluster acceleration strategies and manufacturing growth Due December 21st, Washington State’s Department of Commerce is set to award up to 10 grants total ranging from $200,000 to $400,000, designed to support the development of manufacturing jobs, research and development and regional cluster acceleration strategies, fostering an environment…

  • European Employment & Social Rights Forum

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    EU Commissioners, economists and policymakers consider AI and the world of work Last week in Brussels the European Commission hosted their second European Employment & Social Rights Forum. Speakers ranging from university professors to labor leaders to European Commission officials took on the question of how AI will affect the world of work. Their thinking…

  • Rundown: Strengthening Community Colleges Webcast

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    Recent DOL webcast highlights equity and evaluation priorities for grants due November 14th.  It’s always helpful to hear representatives from DOL speak about their grant opportunities, and the recent Strengthening Community Colleges webcast provided some small insights into what is important in grant applications, what themes they returned to and what details we may have…

  • National Apprenticeship Week Begins November 13th

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    Events across the country will showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship The 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week kicks off November 13th with a day dedicated to youth apprenticeship. Each day that week focuses on a different aspect of Registered Apprenticeship, with days for emerging industries, serving the underserved, women in apprenticeship and finishing…