Expanding Apprenticeships with $2 Million Grant

WSU teams with local partners to support apprenticeships

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) awarded $2 million to Weber State University to lead a collaboration of Utah technology groups and businesses in an effort to expand apprenticeships.

Known as the Utah Computing Apprenticeship Collaborative (UCAC), the group has made a long-term commitment to supply computing talent to Utah companies.

According to the DOL, the apprenticeships are specifically intended for underrepresented groups including veterans, women, people of color and Americans transitioning from the criminal justice system. Those who receive an apprenticeship will begin at 60% of full salary and receive a wage increase with each training or education benchmark met, with the ultimate goal of full employment.

Weber State will manage the overall project and its funding and also lead a higher-education consortium through the creation of new and innovative curriculum and training materials.