EOLWD/DAS Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in the Workforce (GROW)
Federal opportunity from DAO01 - Department of Administrative Offices • Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS 80, 10, 00, 86, 13, 20.
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Description
This procurement targets several specific objectives related to expanding and diversifying registered apprenticeship programs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is anticipated that this RFR will result in multiple awards. Priority Deadline for applications due 9/17/25 @ 3:00pm
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The Massachusetts Department of Administrative Offices (DAO01) is soliciting proposals under the GROW program to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities across the Commonwealth. The procurement aims to yield multiple awards, with a priority deadline for applications set for September 17, 2025. This initiative seeks to enhance workforce diversity and capacity within apprenticeship programs, responding to the urgent demand for skilled trades.
The buyer aims to expand and diversify registered apprenticeship programs within Massachusetts, targeting various sectors to create more accessible and enriched apprenticeship experiences.
- Organizations experienced in apprenticeship program development
- Nonprofits with a focus on workforce development
- Educational institutions offering vocational training
- Companies with a track record in diversity initiatives
- Identify and develop new registered apprenticeship programs
- Enhance existing apprenticeship frameworks
- Increase accessibility for underrepresented groups
- Monitor and evaluate program outcomes and impacts
- Facilitate partnerships between employers and training providers
- Detailed project proposal outlining objectives
- Evidence of previous apprenticeship program successes
- Budget overview and funding requirements
- Timeline for implementation and expected outcomes
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
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- Compliance with Massachusetts workforce standards is required
- Adherence to diversity and inclusion mandates is essential
- Consider modular bidding to demonstrate scalability
- Incorporate cost-sharing models with partnering organizations
- Partner with local community colleges for educational support
- Engage industry associations for outreach
- Collaborate with nonprofits to reach diverse populations
- Potential for low application turnout if outreach is insufficient
- Risk of delays due to bureaucratic processes
- Challenges in measuring the impact of programs implemented
- What specific sectors or industries are prioritized for expansion?
- Are there existing successful models that can be applied?
- What metrics will be used to evaluate program success?
- Is there flexibility in the funding structure?
- What are the expected reporting requirements for awarded programs?
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- Detailed evaluation criteria for proposals
- Specific budget ranges or funding limits
- Exact locations for program implementation
- Clarification on support for existing versus new programs
- Information on how proposals will be scored
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