Unlocking Opportunities: A Spotlight on the New National Apprentice Fund

Join Jobs for the Future as we celebrate National Apprenticeship Day with the national launch of an exciting new initiative for apprentices currently engaged in Registered Apprenticeship programs. With Google.org’s support, the National Apprentice Fund (NAF) is a new $2 million fund that aims to support apprentices in Registered Apprenticeship programs across the U.S. who are apprenticing in new and emerging industries and facing barriers that are affecting their ability to complete their program. Research has shown that financial barriers are a primary reason why apprentices do not complete their apprenticeship programs. The National Apprentice Fund will aim to tackle these obstacles by providing one-time financial assistance directly to apprentices to ensure more apprentices can continue their journeys toward quality jobs. This virtual information session on National Apprenticeship Day will share an overview of the fund.