US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven skills training programs for critical industries like shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear energy.Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the second round of Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants will provide funding to State Workforce Agencies to provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers who provide training that is responsive to rapidly evolving skill requirements and local workforce needs. More than $10 million of the awarded funding supports occupations in the domestic shipbuilding industry and the maritime supply chain.“President Trump is restoring American manufacturing dominance, especially in critical industries like manufacturing, shipbuilding, and nuclear energy," said Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. "As we continue to see growth in the construction and manufacturing sectors these grants ensure that American workers have the skills necessary to fill the high-skilled and high-paying jobs that are driving our nati...