Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
ID: 360260Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$3M - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor has announced the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program, which offers $30 million in funding to State Workforce Agencies. This program aims to address critical workforce needs in high-demand skilled trades and industries, such as shipbuilding, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, by providing grants ranging from $3 million to $8 million to reimburse employers for up to 80% of training costs for new hires and incumbent workers. The initiative emphasizes employer-driven training and requires partnerships with businesses committed to upskilling their employees, with a minimum of $5 million specifically allocated for shipbuilding training. Applications for this grant must be submitted electronically by September 5, 2025, and interested parties can contact Daniela Petchik at petchik.daniela.m@dol.gov for further information.

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    The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program, making $30 million available for State Workforce Agencies. This initiative aims to address critical workforce needs in in-demand skilled trades and high-growth industries like shipbuilding, AI infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. Grants, ranging from $3 million to $8 million, will reimburse employers up to 80% for training costs for new hires and incumbent workers. Applications are due by September 5, 2025. The program emphasizes employer-driven training, requiring partnerships with businesses that commit to upskilling employees. A minimum of $5 million is earmarked for shipbuilding training. The grant also includes a 60-day project planning phase for successful applicants to finalize their program design and performance targets. The program is authorized under WIOA and ACWIA.
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