New Jersey Business Magazine reports the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship has announced $2.5 million in available funding through the New Jersey Builder’s Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity (NJBUILD) Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Grant Program to support the training of Minority and Women residents of New Jersey in the Construction Trades. The Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program (WMIC) seeks to eliminate economic barriers commonly associated with investing in skills training and work readiness and connect minority populations and women to quality career and training opportunities in the Building and Construction Industry. “The NJBUILD Program underscores our State’s commitment to breaking down barriers and empowering under-represented groups in our workforce,” Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo said. “This vital funding provides Women and Minority residents with the tools needed to build successful careers in the Construction Industry, ultimately leading to a more inclusive and resilient economy in New Jersey.” This is the first round of this grant funding this year that will provide participants with training in preparation for placement in Registered Apprenticeships or full-time, long-term employment in the Construction Industry or Building and Construction Trades occupations - and provides quality support services to ensure successful placement and retention in employment. Since Fiscal Year 2024, the NJDOL has awarded $8.9 million in NJBUILD funding to 19 organizations to support the training of approximately 809 Women and Minorities in the Construction Trades.

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