Fiscal Year of Award:
2019Original Award Date:
August 28, 2019Award Type:
GrantAward Status:
InactiveOriginal Opportunity Notice: FOA-WB-19-01
The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant helps to expand pathways for women to enter and lead in all industries.
In 2019, the WANTO grant program awarded $1,492,515 to three community-based organizations to increase women's employment in apprenticeship programs and nontraditional occupations.
Organizations receiving funds will provide one or more of the following types of technical assistance:
- Developing pre-apprenticeship or nontraditional skills training programs to prepare women for those careers;
- Providing ongoing orientations for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women to succeed in those careers; and
- Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, and/or providing support services for women to improve their retention.
| Awardee | Location | Service Area | Award Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Women in Trades Abstract Document PDF | Chicago, IL | Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania | $494,460.00 | |
| Hampton Roads Workforce Council Abstract Document PDF | Hampton Roads, VA | Virginia | $500,000.00 | |
| Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Abstract Document PDF | Madison, Wisconsin | California, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin | $498,055.00 |