Growing Quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries

The US Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking proposals for Growing Quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries. The goal is to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeships (RA) in new and high-growth industries and occupations. The DOL is looking for offerors who can provide program development services to employers, assist in creating "registration-ready" standards, and facilitate the expansion of degreed RA programs. The offerors will be required to conduct outreach and recruitment, provide technical assistance, and support the development of curricula and occupational outlines. The contract will have a base period of 12 months and four 12-month option periods. The DOL intends to award multiple contracts to responsible offerors whose proposals are most advantageous to the government. • Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting outreach and recruitment for RA programs • Providing technical assistance and support to employers • Developing curricula and occupational outlines • Facilitating the expansion of degreed RA programs • Supporting the development of "registration-ready" standards • Assisting in the creation of new RA pathways and occupational clusters