Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program
ArchivedWomens Bureau
Description
This program aims to provide technical assistance (TA) to employers and labor unions to encourage employment of women in both apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations (A/NTO), specifically in the following ways:• Developing (establishing, expanding, and/or enhancing) pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, or other nontraditional skills training programs designed to prepare women for careers in A/NTO;• Providing ongoing orientations or other resources for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women in A/NTO; and/or• Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, and/or providing supportive services (as defined in section IV.E.3) for women in A/NTO to improve their retention.
Who can apply
- Others
Contact
Marc Purvis <br/>Grants Management Specialist <br/>Purvis.marc@dol.gov
Purvis.marc@dol.gov
- PostedApr 26, 2021
- ClosesJun 4, 2021
- Award floor$350,000
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Program funding$3,500,000
- Expected awards10
- CFDA17.701
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