Registered Apprenticeship Alignment to the WF Syst

2026-11-03

The Department of Labor and Industry ( DLI ) requests proposals to provide technical assistance ( TA ) and subject matter expertise to the agency to assist in aligning policies and procedures used within the statewide registered apprenticeship system , with policies and procedures within the statewide workforce system administered through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development ( DEED ). Sample Tasks and Deliverables . • Identify key barriers DLI and DEED need to overcome to provide greater access to federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( WIOA ) funding for registered apprentices , apprenticeship program sponsors , and employers ; • Research other states where similar efforts are underway to align policies between registered apprenticeship and the workforce system ; • Facilitate meetings between DEED , DLI , and possibly the United States Department of Labor ( USDOL ) to ensure alignment between policies related to registered apprenticeship and the workforce system ; • Recommend specific apprenticeship - related WIOA policies to DLI to provide to DEED to consider for adoption and implementation with local workforce development boards ; • Deliver targeted training and technical assistance for workforce development boards with a focus on effective engagement with employers ; • Identify opportunities to revamp the Eligible Training Provider List ( ETPL ) to make it more accessible for apprenticeship stakeholders ; and • Develop a guide on WIOA funding and apprenticeship , along with an infographic to support funding strategies and enhance program effectiveness .

Minnesota

2026-05-02