NJ Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS)
NJ Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS)
NJ Dept of Labor
ABOUT THE GRANT
The purpose of the GAINS program is to promote the expansion and development of United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved Registered Apprenticeship programs that drive economic development through skills and educational attainment and create pathways to better-paying careers and advanced credentials. While this NGO describes fourteen (14) sectoral/occupational areas of focus, all occupations that are recognized by US DOL as “apprenticeable” are encouraged to apply.
Eligible applicants can request funding up to $12,000 per registered apprentice.
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