NJ Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant

NJ Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Summary

The NJ Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant aims to foster the growth of Registered Apprenticeship programs approved by the USDOL. This initiative is designed to enhance economic development by promoting skills and educational attainment, ultimately leading to better-paying careers. With a funding amount of $5,000,000, the program encourages participation across a variety of sectors, welcoming all apprenticeable occupations to apply and contribute to New Jersey's workforce development.

Overview

About Us Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you. We want to help you succeed and we want to help New Jersey’s economy thrive. We're committed to providing quality service and helping New Jersey’s skilled and productive workforce enable employers statewide to compete successfully in the world marketplace. NJ Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant The purpose of the GAINS program is to promote the expansion and development of United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved Registered Apprenticeship programs that drive economic development through skills and educational attainment and create pathways to better-paying careers and advanced credentials. While this NGO describes twelve (12) sectoral/occupational areas of focus, all occupations that are recognized by US DOL as “apprenticeable” are encouraged to apply. Funding Funding Amount: $5,000,000

Eligibility

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