PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To stimulate and assist industry in the development, expansion, and improvement of registered apprenticeship and other training programs designed to provide the skilled workers required by the employers in the U.S. To facilitate the integration of employers, labor organizations and other entities as partners in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). To ensure equal employment opportunities in registered apprenticeship and other training programs. To ensure quality of all new and existing training and registered apprenticeship programs.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EMPLOYMENT, LABOR, AND TRAINING;
- Program Development;
- Job Training, Employment;
2. INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES;
- Training Assistance;
- Youth Services;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Youth (16-21);

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Individual/Family;
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);