Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program

Archived

Womens 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

Key dates & funding
  • 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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