Gov. Cooper announces $4M grant to expand apprenticeship program
Gov. Roy Cooper visits students in a manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program in Wayne County. Courtesy of Wayne Community College.
Governor Roy Cooper announced a new apprenticeship program grant to help provide pathways to high-demand jobs in North Carolina.
A $4 million federal grant has been earmarked for the North Carolina Business Committee of Education (NCBCE). The funding comes from an effort by the U.S. Department of Labor to help expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPS).
A statewide youth apprenticeship program will be created by NCBCE’s NC Career Launch, aimed at generating an employee pipeline through public schools and workforce training initiatives.
According to a news release, apprenticeships will combine paid on-the-job training with formal classroom instruction and mentorship. The project will encompass a variety of fields including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, early childhood education, health care and information technology.
Officials also aim to address equity gaps in RAPs and launch options for students with autism and intellectual disabilities.
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