NOLA LEADS (New Orleans Leading in Education in Apprenticeship Development and Skills)

Q: When is the deadline for NOLA LEADS (New Orleans Leading in Education in Apprenticeship Development and Skills)?

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Q: Who is eligible for NOLA LEADS (New Orleans Leading in Education in Apprenticeship Development and Skills)?

Eligible applicants: Open enrollment New Orleans Public High School students.

Youthforce Nola

Foundation One-time Workforce Development Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$4,000,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Open enrollment New Orleans Public High School students

Other requirements

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Any workers seeking to upskill

Overview

NOLA LEADS Apprenticeship Program

Funder: U.S. Department of Labor - Apprenticeship Building America Initiative

Overview:
A career-connected learning collaborative powered by YouthForce NOLA, funded by the Department of Labor's largest federal investment in Registered Apprenticeships totaling more than $244 million nationally.

Program Goals

Create nearly 500 apprenticeships in New Orleans
Reach approximately 1,700 total participants (combining pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship)
Lift hundreds of New Orleanians each year into high-wage career paths
Meet local employers' talent needs with a skilled workforce trained in New Orleans

Geographic Scope

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Target Industries

Clean energy
IT and cybersecurity
Advanced manufacturing
Hospitality
Health care

Specific Career Paths

Carpentry
Electrical
HVAC
Welding
Pharmacy Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Line Cook

Eligible Participants

Open enrollment New Orleans Public High School students
Any workers seeking to upskill

Program Features

Pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship pathway creation
Business incentives to participate
Funding for training costs including supplies and apprentice wages
High-quality work experience support
Employer partnership development

Collaborating Organizations

Allocation for Media Arts & Culture, Boh Bros, City of New Orleans Office of Workforce Development, Delgado Community College, Entergy, Gallo, GNO Inc., Greater New Orleans Foundation, Gusto Moving Pictures, Koniag Government Services, LCMC Health, Louisiana Restaurant Association, Louisiana Workforce Commission, New Orleans Career Center, New Orleans Public Schools, New Orleans Workforce Development Board, Next Level NOLA, NOVAC, Ochsner Health, Operation Spark, RNGD, Southeast LA Construction Building Trades & Council, YouthForce NOLA

Contact Information

Address: 1100 Poydras Street, Suite 1405, New Orleans, LA 70163

What Youthforce Nola actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021: 24
Total given: $1.43M
Median grant: $30K
Range: $4,098–$365K

By dollars: Louisiana 100%. Top recipient cities: New Orleans, LA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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