PHOENIX — A $3.9 million federal grant will help Arizona students start tech apprenticeships and earn college degrees. Announced on Thursday, this funding comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
The grant, part of the Apprenticeship Building America, Round 2 (ABA2) program, will initially launch in Arizona, Maryland, and California. It aims to support partnerships that promote registered apprenticeship programs and train workers for well-paying jobs.
The grant will be used by the University of Maryland Global Campus and OpenClassrooms to upgrade and expand technology-focused apprenticeship programs. The funds will help train 100 pre-apprentices and 400 apprentices for high-demand jobs.
Although the program starts in these three states, it will gradually expand over the next four years. UMGC President Gregory Fowler highlighted the grant’s role in closing skills gaps and creating career pathways.
The program will use an “earn, learn, and grow” model, training apprentices in fields such as cybersecurity, data analysis, application development, digital marketing, and helpdesk support. It will primarily assist veterans and students from underserved communities.
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