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Denver, Colorado – Apprenticeship Colorado at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s (CDLE) Office of the Future of Work (OFW) is now accepting applications from Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in the building and construction trades. Apprenticeships offer the advantage of earning while learning, addressing inequities in the labor market.

Key Points

• The funding opportunity is part of the BuildUp Grant Program, designed to enhance accessibility to apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades statewide.
• Awards for the grant can reach up to $150,000, with a focus on projects that offer training at no cost for the entire duration of the apprenticeship. The funding for these awards comes from HB23-1246 Support In-Demand Career Workforce, signed into law on May 16th, 2023.
• Preference is given to projects that remove barriers for target populations and incorporate principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into their RAPs.
• Colorado currently has 181 registered apprenticeship programs across 59 diverse occupations within the building and construction trades industry.
• Applicants demonstrating a commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility into their apprenticeship program designs will be considered more competitive.
• Eligible entities for the BuildUp Grant include organizations (single or group) with an association with an existing Registered Apprenticeship Program in the building and construction trades.
• More information can be found in the announcement, including application details and how to register for an informational webinar that will be held on January 18, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. MDT via Zoom.