INDIANA- The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), through its office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship, awarded $130,000 to five organizations committed to advancing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP) using Group Apprenticeship Sponsors.
Under this model, Group Sponsorship collaborates with employers to create industry-driven curricula and connect students with high-quality employment opportunities. Group Sponsors oversee and manage each Registered Apprenticeship Program, while employer partners provide critical on-the-job training.
Newly announced funding recipients include:
- Indiana Department of Education – Early Childhood Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Trine University – Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Indiana University – Registered Apprenticeship K-12 Teacher
- Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo – Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis – Surgical Technology Registered Apprenticeship Program
“We know that Registered Apprenticeship Programs are a key strategy to creating a robust pipeline of Hoosier talent that positively impacts Indiana’s economic strength,” said Jason Graves, Sr. Director of DWD’s Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship. “We are thrilled to be able to fund and support Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Group Sponsorship.”
The Group Sponsorship Program funding comes from the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. As a second-year grant recipient, Indiana received $1,233,642 to expand the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship Programs across key industries and provide workers with access to new, well-paying jobs. Last year, Indiana was awarded approximately $900,000 for similar initiatives.
To qualify for funding, applicants must submit comprehensive proposals outlining apprenticeship program goals and objectives, target participants, industry focus area, and prospective partners. Additionally, proposals included detailed plans for implementation, expected outcomes, performance measurement methodology, and budget requirements.
More information on DWD’s Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship can be found at https://www.in.gov/dwd/owbla/.
