Indiana secures $19M for workforce development - MyWabashValley.com - 优直播APP

(WTWO/WAWV) — The State of Indiana has secured $19 million in federal funding that will go towards strengthening Indiana’s workforce development, Governor Mike Braun announced on Thursday. According to a news release from the governor’s office, the funding will support four initiatives that focus on registered apprenticeships, special education teacher preparation, reentry employment and industry-driven skills training. * U.S. Department of Education Indiana Special Education Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Grant – $3.09 million. The SAEF funding also aligns with America’s Talent Strategy by preparing the workforce for economic growth and strengthening the National Apprenticeship System as the nation’s premier talent development pipeline. Indiana will focus on group sponsorship, career and technical education counselor training and local workforce board capacity building for support to our Advanced Manufacturing industry. State officials said that together the four awards will represent nearly $19 million in federal investment in Indiana’s workforce and will support programs through 2031.