State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity, and Innovation Grant – Grant Application Opportunity

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN21-31

Issued: January 25, 2022

The Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) announces the availability of approximately $7.3 million in funds from the State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation grant to develop new or expand on existing apprenticeship programs that work to create opportunities for underserved communities.

The grant funds will support programs that increase access for target populations, align Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act WIOA programs, implement co-enrollment strategies, integrate other program funding, and provide supportive services and create onramps to career pathways for California’s women, veterans, justice-involved, youth, people with disabilities, communities of color, and dislocated workers, including those impacted by the novel coronavirus disease. Awardees are required to work in collaboration with a local workforce development board (local board), employer, local education agency, and community-based organizations.

Eligible applicants must be local boards and/or apprenticeship program sponsors. Questions are due by February 14, 2022. An informational teleconference will be held on February 28, 2022. The closing date for receipt of proposals is March 30, 2022.

For a complete description of funds available, the funding entity, eligibility requirements, and links to the grant application, visit the DAS website.

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division