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(Des Moines, IA) -- A program designed to boost Iowa's health care workforce is getting a 15-(M) million dollar boost. The grant program supports health care apprenticeships. This is the second year for the program.
"This new grant opportunity builds on the success we initiated last year and expands the number of available pathways Iowans can take to gain critical experience in one of the most important sectors of our economy,” said Governor Reynolds. “Apprenticeships are working in Iowa and opening important doors. We want to do everything we can to get Iowans engaged in the workforce and set up for meaningful careers.”
Applications for this year’s Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Grant Program will be accepted on IowaGrants.gov beginning today, January 11. The deadline for applications will be March 9, 2023 at noon.
- A total of $15 million is being made available for this funding opportunity. Visit this link for grant documents and information on how to apply.
- A grants webinar will also take place on January 27 at 11:00 AM to highlight the application process and answer questions. Interested participants are encouraged to join. (RSVP Link)