The Department of Labor (DOL) announced the award of $6 million in funding to help recruit, train and retain more women in quality pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, as well as in nontraditional occupations. The funding – distributed through Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grants – will enable organizations in eight states and the District of Columbia to provide training programs in skilled building trades, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. WANTO grants provide technical assistance to support women’s participation in fields where they are traditionally underrepresented, such as construction, advanced manufacturing, energy, technology, and transportation. Grant recipients can use a portion of their funding to support services such as childcare, transportation, tuition, and work-related gear. The full list of funding recipients can be accessed here.
