(BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS) - The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has announced the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has awarded $1.05 million for the State of Massachusetts to support Registered Apprenticeship as a training and employment strategy for emerging industries.

This USDOL Grant builds on the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s commitment to expand Registered Apprenticeship, a proven workforce strategy that combines technical and on-the-job training for Workers, delivers industry-recognized credentials, and increases access to progressive wage increases and good-paying jobs.

Governor Maura Healey said: “Our administration is committed to expanding Registered Apprenticeship for more industries, supporting business growth, a stronger workforce and economic competitiveness in regions across Massachusetts.  We’re grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration and USDOL for providing these critical funds to build the workforce we need to deliver on key infrastructure projects, from roads and bridges to clean energy and resiliency in Massachusetts.”

Through the USDOL, State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grants support States to engage industry partners, create post-secondary education career pathways and develop the talent pipeline needed to meet the skill needs of their local labor markets. 

The investments are part of the second round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula funding the Department has awarded.

The funding advances the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals to expand, modernize and diversify Registered Apprenticeship for all American Workers, including Women, People of Color, individuals with disabilities and other underserved communities. 

Rick Carter, who serves as the Massachusetts Apprentice Council Chair and as Training Director for U.A. Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 12, said: “We at the Apprenticeship Council are very excited that the Division of Apprentice Standards received these grant funds to help solidify Apprenticeship Programs across the Commonwealth.  These funds will be used to help expand Apprenticeship opportunities throughout the State and help underserved career seekers in the future.” 

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