Jerick Tafoya at WIBW-TV reports the Manhattan Housing Authority’s YouthBuild Program is receiving a $1.5 million Federal grant to support its Pre-Apprenticeship Program.  In order to expand Registered Apprenticeships and strengthen the Nation’s workforce to meet industry demands, the U.S. Department of Labor recently announced $90 million in grants to 68 organizations in 32 States to provide training and employment services.  The award made to the Manhattan Housing Authority was the only one in Kansas.  The grant will support Pre-Apprenticeships that will educate and train young people from ages 16 to 24 for jobs in high-demand industries - including construction.  YouthBuild will focus student learning on building or rehabilitating affordable housing in their communities for low-income or unhoused families.

To Directly Access This Apprenticeship And Training Labor News Story, Go To: Manhattan Housing Authority awarded $1.5 million pre-apprenticeship grant (msn.com)