Apprenticeship Innovation Funding

The Apprenticeship Innovation Funding (AIF) is a new funding source offered by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS).  AIF as of 2022 offers new and innovative apprenticeship programs, defined as apprenticeships associated with Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships (IACA) support sponsors to sustain and scale their programs and train apprentices.  Visit the DAS Apprenticeship Innovation Funding (AIF) website for more information.  

New Economy Apprenticeship Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor has made $200 million available in grants to continue to support public-private partnerships that expand, diversify and strengthen Registered Apprenticeship in high-growth, new economy occupations.

Opportunities include careers in the following sectors:

  • Information technology/cybersecurity
  • Clean energy
  • Supply chain sectors (logistics, warehousing, transportation, advanced manufacturing)
  • Education
  • Care economy
  • Hospitality
  • Public sector

The funding opportunity includes $95 million of competitive grants through the second round of the Apprenticeship Building America Grant Program and $100 million in the second round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grants.

For more information, view the U.S. Department of Labor News Release.