As part of the MBSYEP Pre-Apprenticeship Intermediary Initiative, the Department of Employment Services’ Office of Apprenticeship, Information and Training (OAIT) is seeking high quality, structured, and innovative grant applications from organizations to develop and implement pre-apprenticeship initiatives within skilled trades that lead to registered apprenticeship opportunities for 100 minority youth (in-school and out-of-school) ages 18-24 and inclusive individuals (individuals possessing physical or mental condition(s) that limits movements, senses, or activities.
Donor Name: Department of Employment Services (DOES)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/13/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
To demonstrate the capacity to move SYEP participants into apprenticeship opportunities post-apprenticeship completion, applying organizations must demonstrate partnerships with registered apprenticeship programs approved by the D.C. Apprenticeship Council via a letter of support(s), MOU(s), or other written means to denote partnership.
In order to expand innovative programming and meet the demands of District residents, this pre-apprenticeship initiative must lead to direct entry into a registered apprenticeship program that features 1) work-based job training and 2) credential attainment for District residents high school seniors on track to graduate or youth 18-24 with High School Diploma or G.E.D. Proposed pre-apprenticeship programs should also provide enrolled students with related instruction that leads to the achievement of a nationally recognized certification. After completion of the program, pre-apprentices are to be transitioned into a registered apprenticeship program through partnerships established by the applicant. Participants who are 17 years of age may be eligible to participate in the program. However, they must be 18 years of age by August 1, 2022, and the organization must undergo a background check.
Preference will be given to grant applicants that connect to and leverage existing initiatives and the framework of the DC WIOA State Plan and the WIOA statute, as referenced in each respective grant description.
- Minority Youth Apprenticeships
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Inclusive – Youth Apprenticeships
Funding Information
- The total amount of funds DOES anticipate being available for award is $100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations that are eligible to apply for this grant include public and private non-profits and for-profit organizations with demonstrated effectiveness providing the requested services and meeting the needs of the target population, including:
- Non-profit, community, or faith-based organizations;
- Community colleges or other post-secondary institutions;
- Public, charter, or alternative secondary schools;
- Trade associations or chambers of commerce;
- Private, for-profit service providers; or
- Labor unions, labor-management partnerships, or registered apprenticeship programs;
- Must have a registered apprenticeship program or have partnerships with other registered apprenticeship programs.
- HELC approval to offer Occupational Skill Training per D.C. Official Code § 38-1309.
For more information, visit OAIT/MBSYEP Pre-Apprenticeship Intermediary Initiative.
