The Department of Labor announced $244 million in awards through two grant programs to help modernize, diversify and expand the Registered Apprenticeship system in growing U.S. industries, including clean energy, advanced manufacturing and supply chains, among others. Nearly $195 million will be provided though the second round of grant funding under the Apprenticeship Building America Initiative, while up to $49 million will come through the second round of the competitive portion of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants program, which helps states and territories advance Registered Apprenticeships as a talent development strategy and create post-secondary education career pathways.

This announcement followed a separate July 10 announcement by the DOL awarding over $39 million in State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants to 46 states and territories to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs across key industries, including clean energy and transportation.