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Clark has been awarded $27 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand high-quality Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in information technology to program sponsors that encourage the hiring and retention of new apprentices who otherwise might not have access to these career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TechImpact project, announced yesterday, is part of nearly $162 million in funding, through five cooperative agreements,<\/a> to expand apprenticeships in occupations deemed critical to the administration\u2019s reindustrialization agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark is one of only five awardees nationwide and is the only academic institution to receive a Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program<\/a> cooperative agreement. Clark\u2019s funding runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Other awardees include the Florida Department of Commerce ($40M), Wireless Infrastructure Association ($30M), ASE Education Foundation ($25M), and Jobs for the Future ($40M).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are proud and honored to be part of this extraordinary collaborative effort that connects people with opportunities to build rewarding and sustainable careers,\u201d says Clark University President David Fithian. \u201cThe ability to help deliver meaningful apprenticeships is consistent with Clark\u2019s mission of providing avenues for experiential learning with tangible human impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DOL\u2019s Employment and Training Administration<\/a> will administer the cooperative agreements with the organizations that will lead nationwide efforts to train thousands of Americans for jobs in the emerging industry sectors. This performance-based model directly links federal funding to measurable outcomes, providing incentive payments to Registered Apprenticeship sponsors as their apprentices reach verified retention and progression milestones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Department of Labor, the PfP program is designed to incentivize the growth of the National Apprenticeship System and develop a pipeline of skilled workers into the economy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are putting taxpayer dollars to work where they matter most,\u201d said Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling, \u201ccreating real jobs, real skills, and real opportunities in the industries that will define America\u2019s future economic competitiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe ability to help deliver meaningful apprenticeships is consistent with Clark\u2019s mission of providing avenues for experiential learning with tangible human impact.\u201d<\/p>President David Fithian<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Registered Apprenticeship<\/a> is an earn-while-you-learn training model that culminates in increased pay, a postsecondary credential, and skills that will drive both personal and American economic prosperity, the DOL says. At least 85% of each award flows directly to eligible Registered Apprenticeship sponsors across all states and territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The awards align with the Trump administration’s America’s Talent Strategy<\/a> and its goal of reaching and surpassing 1 million new active apprenticeships nationwide and advancing the department\u2019s efforts to expand Registered Apprenticeships in areas like artificial intelligence, shipbuilding, and reinvigorating the nation\u2019s nuclear capacity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grantees will build durable partnerships with national and regional industry associations and employers, ensuring broad industry buy-in and the scalability of their models. They will also coordinate with and leverage other department-funded entities, including states and industry intermediaries supporting Registered Apprenticeship expansion, as appropriate, to align efforts, reduce duplication, and accelerate apprenticeship growth in occupations critical to national priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince 2019, we have worked diligently with our national partner network to expand federally approved apprenticeships, both nationally and with key partners in Massachusetts and New England,\u201d said John Labrie, associate provost and dean of graduate studies at Clark, who serves as principal investigator on the grant. \u201cThis form of education and employment pathway is proving to be a substantial contributor to meeting workforce needs and allowing individuals to enter IT and IT-related professions that otherwise would not be open to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark is continuing to work with Public Consulting Group (PCG)<\/a> and a national consortium of workforce development boards, higher education institutions, and industry professionals on the effort. PCG will provide administrative, programmatic, and partner coordination to support Clark as they work to achieve the grant outcomes. PCG will also serve as the Payment Management Systems Operator for Clark. Local partners include Quinsigamond Community College and MassHire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis form of education and employment pathway is proving to be a substantial contributor to meeting workforce needs.\u201d<\/p>dean John Labrie<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cClark University continues to demonstrate its leadership in Massachusetts and nationally to expand registered apprenticeship programs,\u201d said Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones. \u201cIn Massachusetts, we are thrilled to celebrate Clark\u2019s national reach with this significant grant award. As the Healey-Driscoll Administration continues to expand registered apprenticeship in Massachusetts, we look forward to building on our collaboration with Clark University and partners to drive job creation for employers, strengthen skilled talent pipelines, and build careers with good benefits and wages for Massachusetts workers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the fourth time in the past eight years<\/a> that Clark has received funding from the Department of Labor to fund workforce development in a range of technical and emerging industries. The combined funding over that time totals $54M.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to build upon our successes over these most recent seven years,\u201d said Dug Jones, project manager. \u201cWith the continuing support and confidence shown by the Department of Labor, Clark will leverage our extensive partner network and established infrastructure to increase the number of employers and sponsors participating in information technology-focused Registered Apprenticeships; support the enrollment and retention of over 3,800 new apprentices in high\u2011quality IT apprenticeship pathways; and accelerate the national scale\u2011up of Registered Apprenticeship in the IT sector through outcome\u2011driven incentives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TechImpact is an equal opportunity program fully supported by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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