The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday announced more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants for 14 states — including Wisconsin — to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic production and address critical workforce needs.
Over $20 million of the funding will support the revitalization of the domestic shipbuilding industry, training workers in welding, marine electrical, manufacturing and other skilled trades.
Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, these grants will provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers for providing training in high-demand and emerging industries.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is among the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant awardees and will receive $7.3 million to support advanced manufacturing and generative AI.
The DOL anticipates additional rounds of grants in the future.
