Sarah Oldmixon at NewAmerica.org reports the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has announced the availability of $95 million in grant funds as part of round two of the Apprenticeship Building America Grants Program.  Youth Apprenticeship Leaders will be excited to see that the announcement places a strong emphasis on youth, noting “evidence shows youth-focused Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) are a key strategy for building skills that are valuable in the labor market and serve as a pathway between high school and work.”  The USDOL plans to award between 12 and 25 grants and expects awards to range from $1 million up to $8 million.  Funds will be awarded across three grant categories: Ensuring Equitable Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Pathways and Partnerships Through Pre-apprenticeship Leading to RAP Enrollment; Creation of Education System-aligned Pre-Apprenticeship Programs and RAPs; and Registered Apprenticeship Hubs.

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