NJ Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Grant Program

NJ Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Amount: Up to US $1,500,000
Last Updated: September 08, 2025

Summary

The NJ Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Grant Program aims to eliminate economic barriers for women and minority veterans by providing essential training and support for employment in construction trades. This initiative connects military members with quality career opportunities, ensuring they receive the skills necessary for success in registered apprenticeship programs and other industry occupations, ultimately enhancing New Jersey's workforce and economy.

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. Purpose for Which Funds will be Used: The Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program seeks to eliminate economic barriers commonly associated with an individual’s inability to invest in skills training and work readiness and connect National Guard, Reserve, retired and transitioning active-duty military members to quality career and training opportunities in the building and construction industry. This grant program provides women and minority veterans with training to prepare them for employment and/or placement in registered apprenticeship programs within the building and construction trades occupations or other industry occupations and provide quality support services to ensure success for placement into employment.

Eligibility

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