By Bob Katzen

Gov. Healey announced $3.2 million in Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce to 29 organizations to train and place 514 apprentices across the state. The grants, which include contract renewals and new awards, leverage more than $2 million in state funding complemented by remaining support from federal funds to train apprentices in high growth industries like health care, manufacturing, clean energy and early childhood education.

“Registered Apprenticeship creates more rewarding and equitable career pathways for all of our residents, while addressing our greatest workforce challenges,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “The newly announced grants will support local, regional and statewide efforts to grow and diversify apprenticeship opportunities as well as help create new programs in multiple sectors.”

“Registered Apprenticeship increases access and opportunity for untapped, diverse talent to pursue a career supported by technical training combined with on-the-job training,” said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. “This proven model empowers individuals, especially underrepresented workers in fields like construction and high-tech industries to advance in a career with meaningful wages, benefits, and the skills employers need.”