VA receives $17M+ for apprenticeship programs, workforce development

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced more than $17 million in federal funding to expand Registered Apprenticeship programming as well as support other workforce developments.

The funding is being provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

“Creating jobs is one of our top priorities, which is why we were proud to help pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act,” said the senators. “But it’s equally important that Virginians can access the training they need to harness new opportunities, including the many jobs those bills have produced. We’re thrilled that $17 million in resources is coming to the Commonwealth to help put those kinds of high-quality training programs within reach.”

The funding is expected to be distributed as follows:

• The Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is expected to receive two allocations of funding of more than $7 million. This is to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship in industries such as K-12 education, transportation, clean energy, supply chain, hospitality, care economy and other public sector occupations.
• The Hampton Roads Workforce Council in Norfolk is expected to receive $6 million to support public-private partnerships that serve a range of industries and individuals to better workforce in in-demand fields.
• Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale will receive just under $4 million to support public-private partnerships that serve a range of industries.

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