Ascendium Education Group Grant - Apprenticeship Pathway Expansion
Funding Amount
$10 million
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Ascendium Education Group Grant
Funder: Ascendium Education Group
Award Amount: $10 million
Program Operator: WRTP | BIG STEP
Geographic Scope: Wisconsin
Overview
A major philanthropic grant to expand apprenticeship pathways in Wisconsin's skilled trades. The funding supports WRTP | BIG STEP's mission to connect people to family-sustaining jobs and attract new talent to the skilled trades.- Announcement Date: May 5, 2025
- Context: Awarded as Wisconsin's skilled trades workforce faces labor shortages while Registered Apprentice numbers reach record highs
- Impact: Part of WRTP | BIG STEP's efforts to train two-thirds of pre-apprenticeship program completers in Wisconsin
Key Details
- Expand apprenticeship opportunities
- Recruit new talent to skilled trades
- Support accessible training opportunities
- Build Wisconsin's skilled trades pipeline
Program Focus
- Website: wrtp.org
- Phone: (414) 342-9787
Contact Information
WRTP | BIG STEP:Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
workforce-development
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