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Overview of the H-1B Apprenticeship: Closing the Skills Gap Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration awarded $99,281,216 in grant
investments to 28 grantees for the H-1B Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap grant program in
February 2020.
The primary goal of this grant program is to increase apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans by
accelerating the expansion of apprenticeships to industry sectors and occupations that have not
traditionally deployed apprenticeships for building a skilled workforce, such as advanced manufacturing,
cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and health care and by promoting the large-scale expansion of
apprenticeships across the nation to a range of employers, including small and medium-sized employers.
The Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap grantees are represented by 17 institutions of higher
education (IHE) and 11 nonprofit trade, industry, or employer associations; labor unions; or labormanagement organizations. All grant projects feature an Apprenticeship Partnership, which is a
partnership of public and private sector entities that include the lead applicant, an IHE (if the lead
applicant is not an IHE), employer partners and optional partners. The optional partners can include
organizations to support outreach and training activities, Small Business Development Centers,
community organizations that provide social support and/or wrap-around services, and optional
workforce partners.
Program Activities:
The Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap grant program will expand apprenticeship opportunities
within H-1B occupations and industry sectors, particularly those sectors that have not deployed
apprenticeships on a large scale previously. These include in-demand cybersecurity professions and
emerging occupations involving artificial intelligence (AI) across several industry sectors.
Grantees will increase the number and types of workers participating as apprentices by establishing new
apprenticeship programs or expanding existing apprenticeship programs; creating the training
infrastructure/network to deploy the new programs; promoting apprenticeship programs on a
local/regional, statewide, or national scale; and developing training activities for an expanded pool of
individual apprentices in the newly certified or expanded programs.
Grantees proposed new or expanded apprenticeship programs in H-1B Industries: advanced
manufacturing, health care and information technology, with some grantees giving a particular focus to
cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in the manufacturing and clean energy industry, wireless
technology and broadband, and artificial intelligence in the transportation and supply chain industry.
Descriptions of each individual grant projects are provided in the following pages.
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Contents
Overview of the H-1B Apprenticeship: Closing the Skills Gap Grant Program ......................................1
Grant Project Descriptions.......................................................................................................................3
Aerospace Machinist Joint Training Committee, Seattle, WA..............................................................3
AFL-CIO Working for America Institute, Washington, DC.....................................................................4
Alamo Community College District, San Antonio, TX............................................................................5
American Association of Port Authorities, Alexandria, VA...................................................................6
Argentum, Alexandria, VA.....................................................................................................................7
Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ ......................................8
Arkansas Division of Higher Education, Little Rock, AR ........................................................................9
Colorado Community College System, Denver, CO ............................................................................10
Electrical Training Alliance, Bowie, MD ..............................................................................................11
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Tallahassee, FL ............................................................12
Goodwin College Inc., East Hartford, CT.............................................................................................13
Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), Inc., New York, NY............................................14
Idaho State Board of Education, Boise, ID..........................................................................................15
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN...................................................................16
Missouri Chamber Foundation, Jefferson City, MO............................................................................17
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC......................................................................................18
Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI...................................................................................20
Regents of the University of Colorado/University of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO .........21
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, Warwick, RI.............................................22
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation, Inc., Alexandria, VA......................23
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT...........................................................................................24
Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN.................................................................25
The Regents of the University of California (Davis), Davis, CA ...........................................................26
The Regents of the University of California (Riverside), Riverside, CA...............................................27
University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc., Louisville, KY........................................................28
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI ......................................................................29
Wireless Infrastructure Association, Arlington, VA ............................................................................30
Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Inc., Milwaukee, WI...........................................................31
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Grant Project Descriptions
Aerospace Machinist Joint Training Committee, Seattle, WA
Organization Type: Labor management
Project Name: Manufacturing Apprenticeship Partnership for Excellence and Expansion (MAPX)
Award Amount: $996,390
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing
Target H-1B Occupations: Machinist; CNC Machinist; Industrial Maintenance Mechanics; Tool & Die
Maker; Front-Line Supervisor of Production Workers; Mechanic Engineer
Credential(s) Awarded: Journey-level card; Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree; Bachelor of
Applied Science-Transfer Degree
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New and Existing Apprenticeship Programs
Cybersecurity and AI: No
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Aerospace Machinist Joint Training Committee
DBA Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) was awarded $996,390 for the Manufacturing
Apprenticeship Partnership for Excellence and Expansion (MAPX) to train 830 apprentices and expand
apprenticeship opportunities in Washington State’s advanced manufacturing industry. The
Apprenticeship Partnership represents a statewide collaboration between industry, workforce
development, and CBO partners that will be dedicated to expanding access to apprenticeship pathways.
Partners from K-16, industry, labor, workforce, and social service systems have come together to
support a new Manufacturing Apprenticeship. Key employer partners include New Tech Industries, Inc.,
Sea-Leet Plastics, and the Workforce Development Center. Statewide efforts will be expanded by
developing just-in-time high quality feedback loops from employers, colleges and apprentices to drive
and design the right mix of occupational training programs that meet industry needs and increasing the
number and type of manufacturing training agents who offer apprenticeship opportunities and ensuring
seamless K-16 transitions from secondary to postsecondary institutions and pre-apprenticeship to
apprenticeship programs. AJAC will build statewide capacity to connect high school graduates, lowincome job seekers, and frontline workers to middle-and high skill occupations and career pathways
through Registered Apprenticeship training. The program has a Statewide geographic scope providing
services to veterans and underrepresented populations across the Puget Sound, Yakima Valley and
Spokane Valley, including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: WA, specifically Puget Sound Region (Seattle/King, Pierce, and Snohomiah counties; Easter
WA (Yakima Valley, Spokane Valley)
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 830
Target Population: Recent high school graduates; low-income job seekers; frontline incumbent workers:
veterans· women; minorities; opportunity youth
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AFL-CIO Working for America Institute, Washington, DC
Organization Type: Labor Union
Project Name: Partnership for Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship (PAMA)
Award Amount: $6,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing
Target H-1B Occupations: Multiple occupations
Credential(s) to be Awarded: Journey Worker, Academic credit, Industry certifications
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both existing and new Registered Apprenticeship
Programs
Cybersecurity and AI: PAMA will include the development of training modules for Registered
Apprentices in both Cybersecurity and AI, and new national RA programs.
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The AFL-CIO Working for America Institute was
awarded $6,000,000 to implement the Partnership for Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship (PAMA)
for a national program to serve 5,000 Registered Apprentices in advanced manufacturing. This award
will cover multiple occupations and engage more than 600 employers. The Apprenticeship Partnership
includes six other employer partners and five Institutions of Higher Education in collaboration with Jobs
for the Future, Keystone Development Partnership and the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership.
Registered Apprenticeships will include structured on the job learning, related instruction including
safety training, wage progression, a national industry recognized credential, mentoring and supervision.
The program will include Registered Apprenticeships for new hires and upgrading for journey-level
workers. Middle and high skilled occupations include industrial manufacturing technicians, mechatronics
technicians, tool and die makers, industrial technicians and robotics technicians. The Partnership for
Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship program has a national geographic scope providing services to
participants in 10 states across the country including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: National Scope
Service Area: California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Washington, and Wisconsin
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,000
Target Populations: Unemployed, underemployed, currently employed, and incumbent workers, all of
whom will be new, current or former Registered Apprentices including veterans/transitioning
military/military spouses as well as women and people of color.
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Alamo Community College District, San Antonio, TX
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education - Community Colleges
Project Name: Alamo Colleges Health Care Apprenticeship Partnership
Award Amount: $1,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Health care
Target H-1B Occupations: Pharmacy Technician; Medical Billing & Coding; Community Health Worker;
Medical Records/Health Info; Medical Assistant; Radiation Technician
Credential(s) Awarded: Pharmacy Tech Cert. Board; American Academy of Professional
Coders; Community Health Worker – Level 1 Certificate; Industry-recognized credential (TBD); National;
Health Career Assoc.; Medical Assistant Certificate; Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: A new apprenticeship program
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Alamo Community College District was awarded
$1,000,000 for Alamo Colleges Health Care Apprenticeship Partnership to serve 800 new Registered
Apprentices in San Antonio and the 8-county Alamo Colleges service area. The Apprenticeship
Partnership will convene key employer partners to develop new apprenticeship programs in key
occupations in the Health Care sector to build an apprenticeship pathway and expand access to trainees.
The Alamo College District will serve as the lead partner for the Alamo Colleges Health Care
Apprenticeship Partnership. The three main employer partners include Communicare Health Centers,
University Health System, and Gonzaba Medical Group. The five Alamo District Colleges will provide
classroom training and instruction, collaborate in the recruitment of participants, provide employer
referrals for partnership and employment and will ultimately support the program and the apprentices
as students of the Alamo Colleges. Targeted H-1B occupations include pharmacy technicians, medical
billing and coding community health workers, medical records/ health information, medical assistants,
and radiation technicians. The program has a Local/Regional geographic scope providing services to
participants across the counties of Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Wilson,
and the cities of New Braunfels, Seguin, Kerrville and San Antonio including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Local/Regional
Service Area: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Wilson, and the cities of New
Braunfels, Seguin, Kerrville and San Antonio
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 800
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, and/or incumbent workers, as well as veterans,
military spouses, transitioning service members, and underrepresented populations in apprenticeships,
including women, people of color, and ex-offenders.
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American Association of Port Authorities, Alexandria, VA
Organization Type: Industry Association
Project Name: Strong, Secure National Ports & Supply Chain (SNaPS)
Award Amount: $5,888,738
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): IT and IT-related Industries; Advanced Manufacturing
Target H-1B Occupations: IT and IT-related Occupations
Credential(s) Awarded: USDOL/SAA Journeyworker Credential or Certificate of Completion (Registered
Apprenticeship); USDOL/SAA Journeyworker Credential or Certificate of Completion
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: SNaPS will create both new registered (RA) and nonRegistered Apprenticeship programs and expand existing RA programs
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The American Association of Port Authorities (AAAPA)
was awarded $5,888,738 for the Strong, Secure National Ports & Supply Chain (SNaPS) to serve 5,445
cybersecurity/IT and advanced manufacturing/skilled trade apprentices. The program will create both
new Registered Apprenticeship and non-registered apprenticeship programs. AAAPA will expand
existing Registered Apprenticeship programs to strengthen and secure America’s ports, transportation,
distribution and logistics supply chains, providing high-quality paid apprenticeship training opportunities
in 11 high-demand H-1B information technology and advanced manufacturing industry occupations,
including target occupations in cybersecurity information and cybersecurity systems administrators.
Employer partners will provide accelerated, academic-linked, and credential-embedded training for
individuals with no or limited previous experience with new industry certifications. The Apprenticeship
Partnership includes seven national employers with more than 489 facilities/locations covering all 50
states. Key employer partners include the American Airlines Group-American Eagle, PSA Airlines,
Piedmont Air, Mesa Air, Envoy Air and Oceaneering International, Inc. The program has a National
geographic scope to serve apprentices in specific hubs located in Opportunity Zones in the Upper
Midwest region of Indiana, Mid-Atlantic areas of Baltimore, Maryland and Virginia, the Gulf Coast of
Texas and Louisiana, and the West Coast including Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim, California. The
target population includes unemployed, underemployed and incumbent workers with targeted focus on
Veterans and separating service members for IT/cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing
occupations, particularly those with directly related military ratings or specialty codes.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: Upper Midwest/Inland Waterways Region – Indiana; Mid-Atlantic – Baltimore, MD,
Hampton Roads, VA; Gulf Coast – Houston, TX; Houma - Thibodeaux, LA; West Coast – Long Beach - Los
Angeles - Anaheim, CA
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,445
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed and incumbent workers, including individuals with
criminal records, women, and people of color
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Argentum, Alexandria, VA
Organization Type: Nonprofit Industry Association
Project Name: Healthcare Apprenticeship Expansion Program (HAEP)
Award Amount: $5,991,235
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Healthcare and IT/Cybersecurity
Target H-1B Occupations: Licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, rehabilitation technicians, and
pharmacy technicians; supervisors and executive Directors of Assisted Living Communities; and
Healthcare Cybersecurity Specialists
Credential(s) Awarded: Nursing: CAN, Advanced CAN, Med Tech, LPN, RN, and BSN; Leadership: NHA
Executive Director License, CDAL Certificate; IT: CompTIA, SCCP OT License; Therapeutic: OT License;
Pharmacy: PTCB Certification
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: Cyber
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Argentum was awarded $5,991,235.00 for the
Healthcare Apprenticeship Expansion Program (HAEP) to train over 7,239 Registered Apprentices in 14
states. The project will employ a proven industry intermediary model to support recruiting efforts
including screening and coordinating all related technical instruction for apprentices in critically indemand healthcare occupations. The program includes apprenticeship development in
cybersecurity/information technology and artificial intelligence within the healthcare sector while
collaborating with 12 employers and eight Institutions of Higher Education. Key employer partners also
include Civitas Health Services, Inc., Kindred Healthcare, Trilogy, and several others. The grantee will
also collaborate with Kaplan Higher Education (Purdue Global), the University of the Cumberland, and
Motlow State College, all whom will provide on-line training in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
The grantee will expand existing apprenticeships, including licensed practical nurses, registered nurses,
rehabilitation technicians, and pharmacy technicians. New apprenticeships will also be developed in
leadership, which includes occupations in administration and supervision. Cybersecurity specialists will
also comprise new apprenticeship opportunities. The program has a National geographic scope
providing services to participants in Opportunity Zones across 33 states across the country.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Areas: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, NE, NM, NV, NY, NJ, OH,
OR, PA, RI, SC, TE, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 7,239
Target Population:
Unemployed, underemployed and incumbent workers, transitioning service members, veterans and
their spouses, women and people of color.
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Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education
Project Name: ASU Digital Workforce Apprenticeship Partnership
Award Amount: $1,999,285
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing; Health Care; IT and IT-related Industries
Target H-1B Occupations: Computer and Information Analysts, Computer Systems Analysts, Information
Security Analysts, Software Developers and Programmers, Computer Support Specialists, Management
Analysts
Credential(s) Awarded: Bachelors and Masters Degrees; certificates in Business Analysis, Cybersecurity
and Data Science
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New Apprenticeship Program
Cybersecurity and AI: Both
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona
State University was awarded $1,999,285 for the ASU Digital Workforce Apprenticeship Partnership.
This public-partnership will close the skills gap in the labor market through a broad portfolio of high skill
educational activities and paid apprenticeships in the fields of advanced manufacturing, health care, and
information technology. The Apprenticeship Partnership includes nine key employer partners including
Choice Hotels, PetSmart, Inc., and Raytheon Corporation. The partnership will: (1) create four distinct,
progressively high skilled pathways to train apprentices for highly sought after H-1 B occupations in
advanced manufacturing, retail, healthcare, hospitality , and technology industries, (2) leverage
extensive Arizona State University digital courseware in Information Systems, Business Data Analytics,
and Cybersecurity as educational materials for the apprentices, (3) build strong sustaining collaborations
with employers, industry associations and workforce development organizations in Arizona and beyond
to produce paid apprenticeships , and (4) enable development of new digital courseware in emerging
and in-demand technologies such as cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and deep learning. The
program has a Statewide and National geographic scope providing services to participants in
Opportunity Zones in Arizona and cities served by employer partners across the country.
Geographic Scope: Statewide and National
Service Area: Arizona and cities served by employer partners
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 2,300
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, and/or incumbent workers with a focus on: veterans,
military spouses, transitioning service members, and under-represented populations in apprenticeships
including women, people of color, and ex-of-fenders, and other populations with employment barriers
that hinder movement into middle-to high-skilled H-1B occupations and industries.
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Arkansas Division of Higher Education, Little Rock, AR
Organization Type: State Higher Education Department
Project Name: Transforming IT Apprenticeships Now (TITAN)
Award Amount: $2,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): IT and IT-related Industries
Target H-1B Occupations: Cyber Security; Java, IT, Net, IOS/Android Developer; Software Tester; Data
Analyst; Network Tech; Systems Admin; Web Des.
Credential(s) Awarded: Security Plus; Comptia; Epoch; Network Plus; PMI Cert.
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Arkansas Division of Higher Education was
awarded $2,000,000 for the Transforming IT Apprenticeship Now (TITAN) program to train 1,600
Registered Apprentices in Information Technology (IT) and other related IT industries and occupations.
Targeted H-1B occupations include Cybersecurity; java, IT, net, IOS/android developer, software tester,
data analyst, network tech, systems admin and web design. The Apprenticeship Partnership includes key
employer partners First Orion, Tyson, Simmons Bank, ProTech Solutions, and JB Hunt. Arkansas
Community College will serve as a training partner. Apprentices will earn industry-recognized credentials
that will be portable in Security Plus, Comptia and Epoch, as well as PMI. The target population includes
individuals who are underrepresented in the information technology and Registered Apprenticeship
fields, those including women, minorities, veterans, military spouses, ex-offenders and incumbent
workers. The program has a Statewide geographic scope providing services to participants in
Opportunity Zones in key southeast counties of Jefferson, Grant, Dallas, Clark and rural areas in
Arkansas.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: Jefferson, Grant, Dallas, and Clark County
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 1,600
Target Population: Individuals underrepresented in IT and Registered Apprenticeships such as women;
minorities; veterans; spouses; ex-offenders; non-college goers, rural, incumbent workers
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Colorado Community College System, Denver, CO
Organization Type: Community College System Office
Project Name: CO-TECH
Award Amount: $2,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): IT and IT-related industries
Target H-1B Occupations: Computer user support specialists, computer systems analysts, software
developers (applications), web developers, computer programmers, computer occupations (all others),
software development/systems software, computer and information research scientists computer
hardware engineers, computer network support specialists, database administrators, network and
computer systems administrators, computer network architects, information security analysts
Credential(s) Awarded: Computer Support Technician; Cert., GIS Cert., CompTIA A+, CIS Cert., Web
Technologies; Cert., Computer Programming Cert., Computer Networking Cert., CompTIA Network+,
Cisco, CompTIA Security+, RA Completion, Cybersecurity Cert.
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Colorado Community College System was awarded
$2,000,000 for the CO-TECH project. The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and its
Apprenticeship Partnership comprised of four private sector employers and 10 educational institutions
will make 14 high-wage, high-demand IT occupations accessible to 1,600 adults statewide. CO-TECH will
create five new apprenticeship programs, which will be expanded throughout Colorado and offer
apprenticeship programs that include online options for targeted occupations. The program will serve
the State of Colorado including identified Opportunity Zones in the state.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: Denver’s Front Range and Pueblo (Economic Development Regions #2, 3, 4 and 7) and will
expand to all of Colorado
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 1,600
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, and/or incumbent workers, veterans, military
spouses, transitioning service members, and underrepresented populations in apprenticeships, including
women, people of color, and ex-offenders, and other populations with employment barriers.
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Electrical Training Alliance, Bowie, MD
Organization Type: Electrical Industry Sector
Project Name: Interim Credential Electrical Apprenticeship Program (ICEAP)
Award Amount: $5,998,953
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing; IT and IT-related Industries
Target H-1B Occupations: Electrical Engineers, Electronic Engineers, and Network and Computer
Administrators, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electronic Engineering Technician, Computer Network
Support Specialist
Credential(s) Awarded: Industry-recognized credentials with 2,000 hours of Paid Work/On-the-Job
Training. A Certificate of Completion will be given to all successful apprentices and an opportunity to
receive up to 8 credit hours by EA and/or CCAC.
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New
Cybersecurity and AI: AI
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Electrical Training ALLIANCE was awarded
$5,998,953 for the Interim Credential Electrical Apprenticeship Program (ICEAP) to serve 5,000
apprentices nationwide to fill current and future job vacancies and close the skills gap between
employer workforce needs and the skills and competencies of the current workforce in the electrical
industry in certain H-IB occupations. The program will create a new Registered Apprenticeship program
and provide post-secondary opportunities on a national scale to underrepresented populations while
developing individual competencies toward middle- and high-skilled occupations in the electrical
industry. ICEAP will emphasize the growing need for AI training within the electrical industry, which
includes advanced manufacturing, and focus on specific tasks such as transmission-line supervision,
detection of hot spots, or surveillance. Future work will continue to increase the adaptability of robots in
power systems and improving sensory systems. The Apprenticeship Partnership is comprised of the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors
Association (NECA); employer partners Christenson Electric, Inc., Portland, OR, Fuller Electric, San Diego
CA, MId-West Electric, Houston, TX, Tennessee Associated Electric, Knoxville, TN, and Thompson Electric
Company, Sioux City, IA; and Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), PA. The program is
National in geographic scope and will serve unemployed, underemployed individuals and others located
in Opportunity Zones across the country.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: All 50 States
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,000
Target Population: Underrepresented individuals including unemployed, underemployed; military
veterans, spouse of military personnel, and transitioning service members; women; and persons of
color.
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Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Tallahassee, FL
Organization Type: Non-profit trade association
Project Name: HealthQuest
Award Amount: $6,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Health care
Target H-1B Occupations: Clinical social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family
therapists, addiction professionals, clinical case managers, clinical specialists, and registered nurses with
specialties in addiction.
Credential(s) Awarded: Combination of college-credits, college and advanced degrees, and state
licensure as appropriate for the individual to attain independent work status, examples include Certified
Addiction Specialist, Certified Addiction Counselor, and Certified Addiction Professional.
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New and existing
Cybersecurity and AI: No
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association was
awarded $6,000,000 for the HealthQuest project, which will create new and expand existing
apprenticeships in healthcare and healthcare-related occupations. HealthQuest will provide
apprenticeship training to 5,000 unemployed, underemployed and incumbent workers in multiple
locations throughout the United States in a variety of health care occupations including clinical social
workers, mental health counselors, clinical specialists, and registered nurses with specialties in
addiction. The program will create new high-quality apprenticeships and will also expand existing
apprenticeships nationally. The program is National in geographic scope and will serve unemployed,
underemployed, and incumbent workers with a focus on veterans, military spouses and transitioning
service members, individuals in Florida and California including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: Florida, California
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,000
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers with a focus on veterans,
military spouses and transitioning service members
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Goodwin College Inc., East Hartford, CT
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education
Project Name: Connecticut Manufacturing Workforce Development Initiative
Award Amount: $2,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing
Target H-1B Occupations: Aerospace Engineers & Technicians; Calibration Technician; Manufacturing
Productions Technicians; Manufacturing Quality Inspector; General & Operations Managers; Machinists;
Quality Control; Shipping/Receiving Supervisor & Analyst; Computer Systems Analysts; Computer
Security Specialists
Credential(s) Awarded: Certificate of Completion
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Goodwin College, Inc. was awarded $2,000,000 for the
Connecticut Manufacturing Workforce Development Initiative (CMWDI). The Apprenticeship Partnership
is comprised of Goodwin College, Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU), Connecticut Center
for Advanced Technologies, Inc. (CCAT), manufacturers, industry associations, non-profit organizations,
workforce development and other stakeholders to address the demand for a skilled manufacturing labor
force in Connecticut. Employer partners include small manufacturers, woman-led companies, family
owned-businesses, national and international corporations including Alpha Q, GKN Aerospace, Phoenix
Manufacturing, Inc., Pennsylvania Globe Gaslight Co. (Penn GLOBE) and Wepco Plastics. The program
will provide training to 1,600 incumbent workers with small- to medium-sized manufacturers in support
of the companies’ apprenticeship programs to upskill their workforce; build/enhance partnerships with
125 businesses throughout Connecticut to assist them in meeting their current and future labor force
training needs; and develop practice based and/or evidence based training modules that address
emerging workforce needs and trends. The program will serve incumbent workers, including people
from underrepresented populations such as veterans, women, people of color, and ex-offenders from
the State of Connecticut including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: Connecticut
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 1,600
Target Population: Incumbent workers, including people from underrepresented populations such as
veterans, women, people of color, ex-offenders, and others in the manufacturing industries.
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Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), Inc., New York, NY
Organization Type: Labor/management organization
Project Name: H-CAP Apprenticeship Expansion Project (AEP)
Total Request: $4,000,000
Target Industry: Healthcare and health care-related industries
Target Occupations: Health care Industry occupations in nursing (ex. Registered Nurse, Licensed
Vocational Nurse); professional and technical occupations (ex. Radiologic Technologist, Pharmacy
Technician); community-based care occupations (ex. Community Health Worker, Medical Assistant);
Administration (ex. Medical Coder, Cybersecurity Analyst).
Credentials Awarded: NCC AP - NCAC I/II, CHW Certification (issued by states), ARRT-RT, ARRT-IR NHACCMA, NMI Certification, COT, NHA or PTCB CPhT, IAHCSMM, CRCST,NCCT, and CompTIA CySA+CISSP,
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Healthcare Career Advancement Program (HCAP), Inc. was awarded $4,000,000 for the H-CAP Apprenticeship Expansion Project (AEP) to build on
previous work creating apprenticeship programs in healthcare to scale turnkey solutions and increase
efficient expansion of our national program through the AEP program. The Apprenticeship Partnership
includes seven affiliate labor/management workforce partnership sites and other national collaborators
to (1) expand high-road apprenticeship programs that address growing skills gaps in the health care
industry, (2) increase opportunities for diverse populations to attain the benefits of high-road health
care apprenticeships, and (3) engage a national alliance of employers, unions, labor/management
organizations, IHEs, CBOs, workforce development boards, and other partners in support of healthcare
apprenticeship expansion. Activities will support the development and implementation of 16 new and
19 expanded apprenticeship programs in high-priority healthcare occupations. National-level technical
assistance and movement-building, led by H-CAP, will promote partner engagement, creation and
sharing of occupational frameworks and other resources, and peer learning, leading to rapid adoption
and scaling of the apprenticeship model to close the skills gap in America’s healthcare industry. The
program is National in scope and will serve incumbent workers, unemployed and underemployed
individuals in 17 states across the country including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: CA, CO, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, PA, OH, OR, RI, TX, VA, WA
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 3,200
Target Population: Incumbent workers, unemployed and underemployed individuals with a focus on
veterans and military spouses, adults with disabilities, English language learners, underrepresented
people of color, and residents of neighborhoods with demonstrated health disparities, including
incumbent health care workers and others living in proximity to our employer partner facilities.
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Idaho State Board of Education, Boise, ID
Organization Type: State system of higher education
Project Name: Idaho Apprenticeship Partnership (IAP)
Award Amount: $1,998,139
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT
Target H-1B Occupations: Medical Assistant; Cyber Security Support Technician
IT Generalist; Electrician, HVAC, Plumbing, Machine Operator, Maintenance Technician, Machine Tool
Technology, Welding, Quality Assurance Technician, Industrial Sewing, Automation/Control Technician,
Processing Technician, Energy Systems Technician, Central Sterile Processing, Dental Assistant,
Veterinary Technician, Dispensing Optician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Computer
Networking, Web Development.
Credential(s) Awarded: AWS Welding Certifications, 10/30 General Industry, Hazard Analysis Critical
Control Point, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician certification
(CPhT), NCPTA, Compounding, CompTIA A+ certification, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
(CCNT) certification, CompTIA Net+ certification
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Idaho State Board of Education was awarded
$1,998,139 for the Idaho Apprenticeship Partnership (IAP) Project, which will invest strategically in
systems and technology by establishing infrastructures to allow for coordination of apprenticeship
programs in healthcare, advanced manufacturing and information technology (IT), including project
administration, partnership engagement, and sustainability planning. The program will foster innovation
to advance meaningful, diverse, and relevant apprenticeship experiences through development of an
Apprenticeships on Demand model. Apprenticeships On Demand programs will be developed through a
shared vision for the Idaho Apprenticeship Partnership, for each targeted sector occupation as both
program sponsor and provider of related technical instruction. The Apprenticeship Partnership is
comprised of three employers in key regional industries, five institutions of higher education, and
several optional partners including the Idaho Workforce Development Council and Idaho Technology
Council. The program will serve unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers in the State of
Idaho including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: State of Idaho
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 2,387
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers including veterans, military
spouses, transitioning service members, underrepresented populations in apprenticeships, and other
populations with employment barriers.
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Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education - Community College
Project Name: Industrial Internet of Things Apprenticeship Expansion (IIoTAE)
Award Amount: $3,977,255
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing
Target H-1B Occupations: Automated Systems Specialist, Production System Specialist, IT Operations
Specialist
Credential(s) Awarded: Certificate, Technical Certificate, AAS; Certifications: Mechatronics, MSSC: CPT,
FANUC, NIMS, Fusion 360, SIEMENS, Auto Desk, CISCO
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: Both
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana was awarded
$3,977,255 for the Industrial Internet of Things Apprenticeship Expansion (IIoTAE) project. IIoTAE will
include new curriculum to lead to the Industry 4.0 credential through Smart Automation Certification
Alliance (SACA) built on an existing apprenticeship platform that has a proven track record of employee
engagement and apprenticeship completion. A hybrid of Ivy Tech’s Advanced Automation and Robotics
(AART) and the Industrial Apprenticeship degree programs will be modified into a Workforce Alignment
AAS degree with additional coursework and elective options to meet the Industry 4.0 needs. Students
will earn the SACA credential as a capstone to the program. Student will complete several other industry
certifications that will make them even more valuable to employers. The Apprenticeship Partnership is
comprised of industry-specific partner Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA), National Association of
Manufacturers (NAM); employer partners Cummins; ClearObject; FCA; LHP Engineering Solutions; Major
Tool & Machine; and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and State Department of
Workforce Development (DWD). The program will serve 3,200 unemployed, underemployed, and
incumbent workers with a focus on veterans, military spouses and transitioning service members,
individuals affected by workforce automation or displacement, underrepresented populations, including
women and minorities, homeless, and those recovering from opioid addiction, across the State of
Indiana including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: Indiana
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 3,200
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers with a focus on veterans,
military spouses and transitioning service members, individuals affected by workforce automation or
displacement, underrepresented populations, including women and minorities, homeless, those
recovering from opioid addiction.
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Missouri Chamber Foundation, Jefferson City, MO
Organization Type: Non-profit industry association
Project Name: Industry-Driven IT Apprenticeships
Award Amount: $6,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): IT and IT- related industries
Target H-1B Occupations: Computer Programmer, Computer Support Specialist, Computer Systems
Analyst, IT Project Manager, Systems Security Analyst
Credential(s) Awarded: DOL Nationally Recognized Apprenticeship Credential
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Missouri Chamber of Commerce was awarded
$6,000,000 for the Industry-Driven IT Apprenticeships program to enable businesses to support other
businesses in setting up a Registered Apprenticeship model to meet their Information Technology and
Cybersecurity training and worker sourcing needs. The Apprenticeship Partnership is comprised of eight
geographically diverse IT industry employers, three colleges, and multiple workforce system entities to
register new sponsors and to train at least 5,335 apprentices. The lead employer partner, Cerner
Corporation, will share their experience in the Registered Apprenticeship training space to mentor new
employers who previously have had little to no experience in utilizing Registered Apprenticeship
Programs to become Sponsors. Additional employer partners who have committed to register new
apprentices include Cognizant, CyberUp, Fishtech, Jack Henry, Techtonic and World Wide Technology.
The Chamber-lead project will train computer programmers, support specialists, systems analysts, IT
project managers, and systems security analysts by expanding existing pathways with new employers
and creating new apprenticeship occupation pathways. Training will be National in geographic scope,
including the Kansas City Metropolitan Service Area, the states of Missouri, Kansas, Colorado,
Pennsylvania and Texas. Lead employer Cerner Corporation has recently expanded its service area
impact by building its Innovation Campus in a qualified Opportunity Zone in Jackson County, Missouri.
Target populations include veterans, returning service members, military spouses, and traditionally
underrepresented populations in apprenticeships, including women, people of color, and individuals
who identify with disabilities.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: Kansas City Metropolitan Service Area, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Texas
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,335
Target Population: Veterans, returning service members, military spouses, and traditionally
underrepresented populations in apprenticeships, including women, people of color, and individuals
who identify with disabilities
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North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education
Project Name: Artificial Intelligence Academy (AIA): North Carolina’s Apprenticeships for Innovation
Award Amount: $5,999,799
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): IT and IT Related Industries
Target H-1B Occupations: AI: Research Scientist, Programmer Analyst, Senior IT Programmer Analyst, IT
Business Analyst, Senior Business Analyst, Data Scientist, Software Engineer (Machine Learning),
Machine Learning Engineer, Machine Learning Specialist, Machine Learning Scientist, Data Architect,
Financial Data Architect, Data Architect Manager, Data Analyst, Big Data Architect, Data Modeler,
Software Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Programmer, Computer and Information Research
Scientist, Business Intelligence Developer
Credential(s) Awarded: Two credential levels (Level 1: Basic A.I.; Level 2: Advanced A.I.). DOL
Apprenticeship Certificates , Certified Software Business Analyst, Certifies Associate Business Analyst,
IQBBA Business Analyst Certification, Certified Software Analyst, Certified Data Scientist, Big Data
Foundation Certification, Red Hat Certified Architect, Specialist- Data Scientist, Advanced Analytics
Version 1.0
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New
Cybersecurity and AI: AI
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: North Carolina State University (NCSU) was awarded
$5,999,799 for the Artificial Intelligence Academy (AIA): North Carolina’s Apprenticeships for Innovation
program, which will establish a research- and best-practice-based A.I. apprenticeship program; recruit
and prepare participants through coursework and OTJ training programs implemented with industry
partners, and grow the diversity of the A.I. workforce. The Apprenticeship Partnership will engage nine
IT companies such as include Batelle, IBM, Pentair, and Citrix among others, plus additional industry
associations, government entities and non-profits in training 5,000 apprentices in 21 Artificial
Intelligence (AI) occupations. The program will develop new apprenticeships that include on-the-job
training for apprentices who will complete Level 1: Basic Artificial Intelligence and/or Level 2: Advanced
Artificial Intelligence Certificates offered through the Friday Institute at NCSU and Purdue Global. Each
certificate program includes two 10-week courses focused on important content knowledge and skills
necessary for working in the A.I. career tracks, which can each be completed in as little as 10 weeks or as
long as 20 weeks. Apprentices are paid an hourly salary equivalent to the mean for the entry level
position associated with the level of certification the individual is pursuing, with the salary and tuition
for coursework paid by the industry employer that will host the apprentice. Program participants will
come from the state of North Carolina and others from across the U.S. who have completed secondary
or post-secondary IT educational programs or have work experience in IT.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: U.S.
Opportunity Zone: No
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Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,000
Target Population: Underemployed, unemployed, Veterans, military spouses, transitioning service
members, incumbent workers, and underrepresented populations in IT apprenticeships (women, people
of color, and individuals with disabilities)
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Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education - Community College
Project Name: MI-APPRENTICESHIP
Award Amount: $4,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing
Target H-1B Occupations: CNC tool programmers and machinists, and software development
Credential(s) Awarded: DOL Industry Recognized Credential
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both
Cybersecurity and AI: No
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Oakland Community College was awarded $4,000,000
for its MI-APPRENTICESHIP program to train 3,200 individuals, of which 720 will be Registered
Apprentices, in high-growth advanced manufacturing occupations on an engineering and technician
pathway, including CNC tool programming, machinists, and software development. The Apprenticeship
Partnership is comprised of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), and 16 advanced
manufacturing employer partners including UAW international, Magna International, 360 Digilab,
WesTool Corp and others, as well as seven colleges, six workforce system entities, and six non-profit
partners. MI-APPRENTICESHIP partners commit to a minimum 166 newly created apprenticeship
programs, 120 existing apprenticeship programs, and 179 engaged employers. The AIAG will promote
apprenticeship as a talent development and succession planning strategy to their 2,000 diversity
suppliers that are minority, women and veteran owned. The primary geographic focus of MIAPPRENTICESHIP is a 16-county region in Southeast Michigan consisting of several major manufacturing
hubs, including Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, Jackson and Pontiac, which includes Opportunity Zones in
Genesee, Oakland/Pontiac, and Monroe. Statewide expansion is planned. The program will serve any
interested individuals in the labor force in Southeast Michigan, with special focus on underrepresented
populations in advanced manufacturing.
Geographic Scope: 16-County Southeast MI region to statewide expansion
Service Area: Primarily 16-county area in SE MI
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 3,200
Target Population: Underserved, Unemployed, Incumbent Workers
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Regents of the University of Colorado/University of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education
Project Name: Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program - Strengthening National Cybersecurity
Workforce
Award Amount: $5,996,713
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Information Technology/Cybersecurity
Target H-1B Occupations: Cybersecurity related jobs including Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity
Consultant, Penetration and Vulnerability Tester, IS Auditor, Cybersecurity Manager
Credential(s) Awarded: UCCS Certificate of Completion, UCCS Certificate in Cybersecurity Management,
UCCS 12 college credits, Minor in Cybersecurity; Eligibility to take certifications: CISM, CRISC, CEH, CISA,
CySA+, SSCP, GCIH, GCIA, CCS, CCSP
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New apprenticeship program (five new programs)
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Regents of the University of Colorado/University
of Colorado Springs was awarded $5,996,713 for the Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program -
Strengthening National Cybersecurity Workforce (C-CAP) program to train 5,720 individuals in multiple
cybersecurity occupations by developing five new cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship programs.
The Apprenticeship Partnership includes ten key employers, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte,
Kratos, Boecore, FedEx, Viavi Solutions, Castalia Systems, Murray Security Services, TRG Networking, and
KeySight Technologies, as well as industry and workforce entities. The grant will serve Colorado regions
with high unemployment and demand for cybersecurity and reach nationally to Florida, Texas,
California, Virginia, North Carolina, Oregon, Nebraska, Nevada, and Arizona, including six targeted
Opportunity Zones. The target population includes unemployed, underemployed, incumbent, and
employed individuals transitioning to a cybersecurity career, transitioning service members, veterans,
military spouses, and underrepresented populations, including women and people of color.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: Colorado; Regions with high unemployment/demand for cybersecurity – Florida, Texas,
California, Virginia, North Carolina, Oregon, Nebraska, Nevada, Arizona.
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,720
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, incumbent, employed individuals transitioning to
cybersecurity career, military service members transitioning to the civilian workforce, all Americans,
veterans, military spouses, and underrepresented populations, including women and people of color.
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Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, Warwick, RI
Organization Type: State system of higher education
Project Name: Closing the Skills Gap Apprenticeship Partnership (CSGAP)
Award Amount: $1,000,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing
Target H-1B Occupations: Electrical, Sheet Metal and Pipefitting Tradespersons; Process Technologists
in bio-manufacturing, pharmaceutical, textile, electronics, plastics, and brewing industries; Food
Industry and Indoor Agriculture Manufacturer; Maritime Boatbuilders; and advanced manufacturers of
the EB Supply Chain
Credential(s) Awarded: Apprenticeship Completion Certificate; those completing higher education
apprenticeship training will receive a certificate of completion from the institution of higher education.
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both existing and new apprenticeship programs
Cybersecurity and AI: No
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary
Commissioner (RI), which is RI’s state system of higher education, was awarded $1,000,000 for Closing
the Skills Gap Apprenticeship Partnership (CSGAP) to expand five proven, existing apprenticeship
programs and establish one new apprenticeship program to fill current vacancies in Rhode Island’s and
Eastern Connecticut’s advanced manufacturing sector. The program includes both Registered and
unregistered apprenticeships in occupations that include electrical, sheet metal and pipefitting
tradespersons; process technologists in bio-manufacturing, pharmaceutical, textile, electronics, plastics,
and brewing industries; food industry and indoor agriculture manufacturer; maritime boatbuilders; and
advanced manufacturers in the boatbuilder supply chain. Key employer partners include Grey Sail
Brewers, Mearthane Products Corp., Hitachi Cable America, Inc., General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB),
Thielsch Engineering, and Amgen Inc., in partnerships with the Community College of Rhode Island and
additional employer and workforce system entities. The target population for CSGAP is unemployed,
underemployed and incumbent workers, particularly veterans, military spouses, transitioning service
members, women, people of color, people with disabilities, and formerly incarcerated people. The
physical service area of the lead applicant is located in an Opportunity Zone, where the majority of
apprentices will be trained.
Geographic Scope: Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut
Service Area: Rhode Island: Westerly, Warwick, Lincoln, Newport
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 800
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed and incumbent workers, particularly veterans, military
spouses, transitioning service members, women, people of color, people with disabilities, and formerly
incarcerated people.
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation, Inc., Alexandria, VA
Organization Type: Trade, Industry, or Employer Association
Project Name: SHRM Human Resource Specialist Registered Apprenticeship Program (HR RAP)
Award Amount: $972,000
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Multiple
Target H-1B Occupations: Human Resource Specialist
Credential(s) Awarded: SHRM- Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New
Cybersecurity and AI: No
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM) Foundation received $972,000 to develop a new competency-based SHRM Human Resource
Specialist Registered Apprenticeship (HR RAP) program that will result in a nationally recognized SHRMCertified Professional credential. By combining educational programming aligned to existing SHRM
competency models and credentials with work-based learning, HR RAP will equip 800 diverse HR
professionals with skills and competencies required for a 21st-century workplace. The Apprenticeship
Partnership includes employer partners Bloomberg L.P., Visa, Inc., and CVS Health, as well as Western
Governors University and Southern New Hampshire University, as well as education and workforce
development entities. HR RAP will focus on transitioning service members, military spouses, people of
color, and women, beginning with a pilot in Greater Chicago that includes at least one Opportunity
Zone, followed by national expansion. SHRM will also develop and deploy a virtual Apprenticeship
Mentor Training module and broadly promote the benefits of apprenticeship across SHRM’s entire
membership of more than 300,000 HR professionals, representing 75,000 organizations.
Geographic Scope: Local/ Regional
Service Area: Greater- Chicago Area
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 800
Target Population: Transitioning service members, military spouses, people of color, and women
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Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education
Project Name: Building Apprenticeship Systems In Cybersecurity (BASIC)
Award Amount: $3,977,088
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Clean Energy and Advanced Manufacturing
Target H-1B Occupations: Computer and Information Systems Managers, Information Security Analyst,
Computer Support Specialist Computer Systems Analyst Network and Computer Systems Analyst
Network and Computer Systems Analyst
Credential(s) Awarded: Registered Apprenticeships CISSP & Pathway Credentials, Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both existing and new apprenticeship programs
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Southern Utah University (SUU) was awarded
$3,977,088 to support its Building Apprenticeship Systems in Cybersecurity (BASIC) program to address
the shortage of highly skilled cybersecurity and information technology talent by developing
apprenticeship training programs and educational pathways to increase numbers of highly trained and
skilled cybersecurity workers in Advanced Manufacturing and Clean Energy sectors. SUUrepresents a
consortium of Institutions of Higher Educations, in partnership with related trade associations through
its Apprenticeship Partnership that will engage employer partners in the Advanced Manufacturing,
Cybersecurity and Computing, and Clean Energy. Key partners include Western Center for Advanced
Manufacturing Programs (WestCAMP), Inovar, Silicon Forest Electronics, EnergySec, Seattle City Light,
Northwest Public Power Association; the Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; and the Regional
Education and Training Center (RETC). The BASIC project will serve potential new trainees, existing
apprenticeship participants, and incumbent workers, while also providing articulation pathways to both
bachelor of applied science (BAS) degrees and professional master’s degrees in cybersecurity. The
program has a National geographic scope, providing statewide education through employ partner
locations and nationwide through online education delivery, participants located in Utah, Michigan,
Oregon, and Washington including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: Utah: Iron, Beaver, and Utah Counties; Michigan: Washtenaw County; Oregon: Clackamas
County; Washington: statewide education will be located through employ partner locations and
nationwide through online education delivery.
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 3,200
Target Population: New trainees, existing apprenticeship participants, and incumbent workers; project
also targets veterans, military spouses and transitioning service members, women, communities of
color, and ex-offenders.
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Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education
Project Name: Greater Memphis Apprenticeship Pathway (GMAP)
Award Amount: $998,405
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): IT and IT related Industries
Target H-1B Occupations: Manufacturing and IT Technicians, Manufacturing and IT Engineers,
Programmers, Developers, Computer Network Architects
Credential(s) Awarded: A+ Certification, CCNET, CCNA, Linux+, CompTIA Security+, CIW Web
Foundations
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: A New Apprenticeship Program
Cybersecurity and AI: No
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Southwest Tennessee Community College (SWTNCC)
is awarded $998,405 to support the Greater Memphis Apprenticeship Pathway (GMAP) program, which
will provide services to 800 apprentices, developing programs with the capacity to pilot, improve,
assess, and scale new apprenticeship models in the Information Technology industry. The program will
enable SWTNCC to align its current AAS program in Cyber Defense to include Digital Forensics, Tactical
Perimeter Defense, and to include a paid internship component with a local employer to its Cyber
Defense curriculum and align its competencies with the Cyber Security Support Technician National
Occupational Framework (NOF). The Apprenticeship Partnership will engage Information
Technology/TDL industry employers LabFour, IMC Companies, and eBiz Solutions; including Intelligent
Transportation Society of Tennessee (ITSTN), the Greater Memphis IT Council and Greater Memphis
Chamber and Apprenticeship Advisory Committee, and a consortium of institutions of higher education
including University of Memphis. The program has a Local/Regional geographic scope, providing services
to unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers located in the Memphis–Forrest City
Combined Statistical Area and ten counties across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas including those
in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Local/Regional
Service Area: The Memphis-Forrest City Combined Statistical Area, the commercial and cultural hub of
the Mid-South. Ten counties in three states – Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 800
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers, including populations such
as: underrepresented populations in apprenticeships, including women, people of color, and exoffenders, and other populations with employment barriers
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The Regents of the University of California (Davis), Davis, CA
Organization Type: Institute of Higher Education
Project Name: Expanding Apprenticeship and Training to Enable Smart Cities with Enhanced Building
Cybersecurity
Award Amount: $5,492,408
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): IT and IT related industries
Target H-1B Occupations: IT
Credential(s) Awarded: Nevada Electrical Contractors License or California State-Certified General,
Power Systems Cybersecurity Certification, CALCTP Certification
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Existing with new training areas focused on cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Regents of the University of California (Davis) was
awarded $5,492,408 for its Western Electrical Cybersecurity Apprenticeship and Training Program, which
will expand apprenticeship and training to address acute employment needs in the areas of smart cities
and power systems cybersecurity. The program will develop industry-relevant and recognized
apprenticeship training on electrical smart cities infrastructure and power systems cybersecurity;
establish the training model and deploy the program across California and Nevada; and improve
program components and processes, and ensure the program can be deployed beyond the 4-year grant
period. The program is designed around an established, 5-year apprenticeship model composed of
mandatory on-the-job and classroom training activities, which will include a paid work component with
8,000 hours of on the-job-training, work-based learning and mentorship overseen by journey-level
workers already employed on smart cities projects, and a minimum of 900 hours of theory and hands-on
classroom instruction. The apprenticeship partnership will engage electric and power employer
partners: Peak Power Solutions, Sullivan Solar Power; Briggs Electric; Cartier Electrical Technologies;
Essco Electric Service and Supply; and optional partners such as ICF, Incorporated; IBEW-NECA Labor
Management; Cooperation Committee of California and Nevada; California Advanced Lighting Controls
Training Program and 20 Apprenticeship Training Centers in California. The program has a Statewide
geographic scope, providing services to unemployed, underemployed workers located in California and
Nevada including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: California and Nevada
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,182
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, veterans, women, people of color
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The Regents of the University of California (Riverside), Riverside, CA
Organization Type: Institute of Higher Education
Project Name: Southern California Workforce Needs Assessment for the Transportation and Supply Chain
Industry Sectors Project
Award Amount: $999,501
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing, IT and IT Related Industries
Target H-1B Occupations: Operational Research Analyst; Project Manager; Project Engineer; Business
Analyst; Supply Chain Planner; Logistics Analyst; Supply Chain Analyst; Construction Engineer. - Apps
Software Developer; Technology Architect; QA Engineer; IT Project Manager; Systems Analyst; Software
Analyst; Data Engineer; Business Analyst; Business Intel Analyst; Information Security Analyst; Data Risk
Analyst; Business Risk Analyst; Security Administrator.
Credential(s) Awarded: Certificates-Supply Chain Management; Purchasing; Logistics; Data Science with
Excel, R, & Python; Lean Six Sigma; Cybersecurity, Geographic Information Systems Fundamentals;
Geographic Information Systems Management; Data Science with Excel, R, & Python; Cybersecurity;
Coding Boot Camp; Computer Technician
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New Apprenticeship Program
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The Regents of the University of California (Riverside)
was awarded $999,501 to support the Southern California Workforce Needs Assessment for the
Transportation and Supply Chain Industry Sectors Project, which will create a career pathway
apprenticeship model for mid- and high-level skill jobs for workers in IT, advanced manufacturing, and
cybersecurity related positions. The program will engage 830 individuals in newly created
apprenticeship programs by enhancing existing UCR Extension certificate programs, creating a
competency based apprenticeship option and developing replication and training materials for
distribution to local, regional and national audiences. The apprenticeship partnership will engage
employer partners: United Network Information Services (IT); NUUO US, Inc. (Advanced Manufacturing);
RMDS Lab, Inc. (IT); the City of Riverside; and the Riverside, San Bernardino, SE LA County Workforce
Development Boards and American Job Center. The program has a Regional geographic scope, providing
services to unemployed, underemployed and incumbent worker participants located in Riverside, San
Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Regional
Service Area: Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, & Orange Counties
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 830
Target Population: Unemployed or underemployed Individuals, Individuals working in another industry
interested in moving into the target industries, Incumbent workers to move into a higher skill position.
Veterans, military spouses, underrepresented populations in apprenticeships including women, people
of color, formerly incarcerated individuals, and people with disabilities.
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University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc., Louisville, KY
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education
Project Name: Modern Apprenticeship Pathways to Success (MAPS)
Award Amount: $3,999,999
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare and Information Technology
Target H-1B Occupations: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Credential(s) Awarded: Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: The proposed project includes building new apprenticeship
programs. We currently have 49 work-based experiences (e.g., internships, co-ops) across the three
target industries. The work of the grant will involve re-designing these to meet the qualifications for an
apprenticeship.
Cybersecurity and AI: Both
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: The University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
was awarded $3,999,999 to support the Modern Apprenticeship Pathways to Success (MAPS) program.
MAPS will build on long running collaborations with the region’s manufacturing, healthcare and
information technology industries to expand the growing presence of the tech-based hubs and spokes
within a stretch of Interstate 64 from Louisville to St. Louis and Interstate 65 throughout Kentucky and
into Southern Indiana, particularly in cybersecurity. The program is designed with academic and
professional maps to seek career pathways through apprenticeships that lead to highly skilled, high
paying workforce positions among the three defined industries. The Apprenticeship Partnership
leverages partnerships with both regional collaboratives and national workforce organizations, which
includes the Louisville Tech Alliance (LTA), IT; the Health Careers Collaborative of Greater Louisville
(HCCGL); Healthcare; and the Kentucky Manufacturing Career Center (KMCC), Advanced Manufacturing
and employer partners such as GE Appliances, UPS, Humana, Trilogy, and Interapt. The program will
develop 49 apprenticeship programs that will engage 4,000 students, specifically learners who are
military service members, veterans, their dependents, and underrepresented minorities. The program
has a Regional geographic scope, providing services to participants located in Kentucky and Missouri
including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Regional
Service Area: Louisville, KY; St. Louis, MO; Fort Knox and Elizabethtown, KY
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 4,000
Target Population: Members of the military (both active and retired), their dependents, and
underrepresented minorities.
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Organization Type: Institution of Higher Education
Project Name: Mobilizing a Cybersecurity Workforce: Deploying Wisconsin’s Veterans and Families to
Cybersecurity Apprenticeships
Award Amount: $1,999,961
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT and IT related industries
Target H-1B Occupations: Computer User Support Specialists, Computer and Information Research
Scientists. Computer and Mathematician Occupations.
Credential(s) Awarded: CompTIA Security+ Certification
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: New Apprenticeship
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is awarded
$1,999,961 for the Mobilizing a Cybersecurity Workforce: Deploying Wisconsin’s Veterans and Families
to Cybersecurity Apprenticeships grant program to establish an apprenticeship program based in the
digital economy and data-driven world, developing content, standards and services aimed at filling cyber
security jobs in Wisconsin. This project will engage employers in advanced manufacturing, information
technology and health care related industries who are in need of computer occupations. The
apprenticeship partnership includes UW-Whitewater Cyber Security Center for Small Business (CSCSB)
and Office of Business Outreach, employer partner Sprocket Security LLC (Private), and Credence
Therapy Associates, who will provide supportive services to veterans. This project will launch a
statewide program of Cybersecurity apprenticeships to build a diverse cybersecurity workforce that
thrives on inclusion of communities, with a particular focus on placing veterans, military spouses and
transitioning service members, and underrepresented populations, including women, people of color
and ex-offenders located throughout Wisconsin including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: WI
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 1,600
Target Population: Unemployed, underemployed, and/or incumbent workers within veterans, military
spouses, transitioning service member populations in apprenticeships.
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Wireless Infrastructure Association, Arlington, VA
Organization Type: Trade, industry or employer association
Project Name: Wisconsin Industrial Joint Apprenticeship Committee (WIJAC)
Award Amount: $5,997,096
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): IT & IT Related Industries
Target H-1B Occupations: New - Utility Communications Technician, New-Small Cell Technician 1 & 2,
Telecommunications Tower Technician 1 &2, Wireless Technician 1 &2, Telecommunications Tower
Antenna & Line Lead, Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Lead, Telecommunications Tower
Antenna & Line Lead, Telecommunications Tower Antenna & Line Foreman, Telecommunications Tower
Construction Lead , Telecommunications Tower Construction Foreman, Maintenance & Condition
Assessment Lead, Maintenance & Condition Assessment Foreman, Fiber Optic Technician
Credential(s) Awarded: Associate Degree, USDOL Certificate of Completion, NWSA TTT1, TTT2,
Foreman, FOA CFOT, WIA Small Cell Certification
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: An existing apprenticeship program (Telecommunications
Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program)
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is awarded
$5,997,096 for America’s 5G Apprenticeship Initiative (5G AI) to address skills gaps, design curricula and
deliver training to develop qualified applicants for placement in middle-to high-skilled jobs needed to
build 5G telecommunications networks nationwide that will accelerate overall US job and economic
growth. The Apprenticeship Partnership engages a consortium of public and private partners between
industry, two leading industry associations, and higher education, including 33 small and mid-sized
employers such as MasTec North America, J&R Underground, ElecriCom, Inc., Nexius, Hightower
Communications, MillerCo, Mercury Communications & Construction, Key Tower LLC and ICT Telecom,
who are committed to create over 5,500 new apprenticeships. This program has a National geographic
scope to support incumbent workers, unemployed, and underemployed workers located across 27
States including those in Opportunity Zones, with priority outreach to veterans/transitioning
military/military spouses; and encouraging the enrollment of women, people of color and those with reentry backgrounds.
Geographic Scope: National
Service Area: OH, MO, WI, MI, KY, IL,VA, MN, NC, SC, TN, PA, TX, IA, FL, ME, UT, AL, NY, NE, SD, LA, KS,
GA, OK, CO, PR
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 5,501
Target Population: Incumbent workers, unemployed, underemployed; prioritizing outreach to
veterans/transitioning military/military spouses; and encouraging the enrollment of women, people of
color and those with re-entry backgrounds.
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Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Inc., Milwaukee, WI
Organization Type: Industry Association (Industry Intermediary)
Project Name: Wisconsin Industrial Joint Apprenticeship Committee (WIJAC)
Award Amount: $1,998,251
Target H-1B Industry Sector(s): Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Utilities
Target H-1B Occupations: Multiple occupations including Cybersecurity Focus on Cybersecurity in
Advanced Manufacturing
Credential(s) Awarded: Journey Worker, Academic Credit, Industry Certifications
New or Existing Apprenticeship Program: Both existing and new Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Cybersecurity and AI: Cybersecurity
Summary of Apprenticeship Program Activities: Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Inc. is
awarded $1,998,251 for The Wisconsin Industrial Joint Apprenticeship Committee (WIJAC) project to
implement a statewide, innovative program that establishes a multi-employer Joint Apprenticeship
Training Committee supporting the Industrial sector (both Advanced Manufacturing & Utilities). This
innovative, multi-employer Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) will engage over 300 Wisconsin
employers, including Ataco Steel Products Corporation, John Deere, Weldall and Harley-Davidson Motor
Company. Program activities will focus on the creation of the multi-employer JAC and enrolling their
current and future workforce in Registered Apprenticeship (RA), which will create opportunities for a
wide range of employers (from large to small) to participate in apprenticeships in multiple occupations.
As an industry-led JAC, it will also gather industry needs to develop or revise new RA programs,
particularly focused on advanced technology and cyber-security needs. The program will provide
services to incumbent workers as well as unemployed and underemployed new hires located across the
state of Wisconsin including those in Opportunity Zones.
Geographic Scope: Statewide
Service Area: Statewide
Opportunity Zone: Yes
Proposed Number of Apprentices Served: 1,600
Target Population: WIJAC will serve incumbent workers, unemployed, underemployed. Outreach will
prioritize veterans/transitioning military/military spouses. It will also encourage enrollment of women,
people of color and those with re-entry backgrounds to the WIJAC project. |