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A new round of $2.7 million in grants is available to help Minnesota employers create or expand dual-training programs in the industries of advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care services and information technology.
Employers in five industries are eligible to receive up to $5,000 for each apprentice
ST. PAUL -- Employers are invited to apply for the Minnesota Apprenticeship Initiative (MAI) grant to help them create or expand registered apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care, information technology and transportation.
Approved employers will receive funds to offset their costs related to program development, related instruction and supplies. Employers can receive up to $5,000 for each registered apprentice.
A new round of $3.7 million in grants is available April 16, 2018, to help Minnesota employers create or expand dual-training programs in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care services or information technology industries.
The grants are part of the Minnesota PIPELINE Program, which was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2014 to expand dual-training and apprenticeship programs.
Below are questions and answers about the Youth Skills Training (YST@DLI) grant.
Question: Is the maximum YST grant award of $100,000 over a two year cycle?
Answer: Yes that is the maximum TOTAL amount a partnership can be awarded for the two-year grant.
The most up-to-date information and grant application materials for Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline grants are available from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE).
What are Dual Training Grants and what can they do?
Dual-training programs provide structured on-the-job training and related instruction so employees can develop the necessary occupational competencies to succeed in their chosen career.
Recipients of past apprenticeship grants are shown below. View more information about apprenticeship funding opportunities.
LEAP Grant 2025 awardees (first round)
Building Strong Communities – St. Paul
Friends of Career Solutions – Saint Cloud
Change, Inc. – St. Paul
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