Kentucky awards $750,000 for pre-apprenticeship training programs
February 18th, 2010 - 12:16 am ICT by BNO NewsFRANKFORT, KENTUCKY (BNO NEWS) – Three local workforce investment boards in Kentucky were awarded, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, $750,000 to develop pre-apprenticeship training programs for careers in construction occupations, Governor Steve Breshear announced on Wednesday.
“Career training and development is a key ingredient to putting Kentucky back on the path to economic prosperity. These grants encourage a collaborative approach as we all work together to ensure that our workforce is prepared for the jobs that will pull us out of this recession,” said Gov. Breshear.
The funding was awarded to Kentuckiana Works, the Green River Local Workforce Investment Board and the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board.
The programs will provide basic skills needed for Registered Apprenticeships for low-income, non-working adults, with a special attention on minority and females.
The purpose of the Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction Initiative is to create integrated, collaborative partnerships that include representatives of education, labor and workforce development sectors.
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