Apprenticeship Convener in PA CareerLink®
Pennsylvania Labor & Industry
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- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Amount
- $150,000
- Closes
- Jan 11, 2027 (in 62 days)
- Last verified
- Nov 10, 2026
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Amount
$150,000
Who can apply
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to establish and support a dedicated Apprenticeship Convener role that will serve as the local lead for apprenticeship outreach, employer engagement, and readiness activities. The Apprenticeship Convener will work to integrate apprenticeship into the PA CareerLink® service delivery model while building a pipeline of apprenticeship-ready employers and sponsors.Responsibilities include educating sponsors, employers, workforce partners, including the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), and PA CareerLink® staff, on apprenticeship opportunities and workforce benefits; identifying potential apprenticeship opportunities; assessing employer readiness and workforce needs; coordinating stakeholder engagement; and supporting the transition of apprentices...
About this opportunity
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is offering approximately $2.25 million in funding through the Apprenticeship Convener in PA CareerLink® grant initiative, with awards of up to $150,000, to strengthen the integration of Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities within the PA CareerLink® system. This initiative will support Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) in establishing a dedicated Apprenticeship Convener function to serve as a local apprenticeship resource, engage employers and sponsors, assess apprenticeship readiness, and strengthen partnerships among workforce, education, industry, and community organizations. Conveners will also assist PA CareerLink® staff in understanding apprenticeship pathways, improving referral processes, and i...