PARTNERS Act of 2023

The PARTNERS Act of 2023 creates a federal grant program to help small and medium-sized businesses develop registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand industries. It provides states with funding to award grants (up to $500,000 per partnership for 3 years) to industry partnerships that support apprenticeships through business engagement services and worker support. Grants require partnerships to provide at least 12 months of wrap-around services (like childcare, transportation, and mentorship) for workers, including individuals with barriers to employment. The program tracks outcomes by demographics to ensure accessibility for historically underrepresented groups in participating industries.