b"(continued from page 12)Our Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occu-pations grants help women prepare for those careers, with In other words, you may lead nonresidential constructioncritical training support and wrap-around services that en-spending.sure workers have what they need to not only survive, but to thrive in the workplace, Chun-Hoon added. That is why youll need a forecast to take full advantage of any opportunities.Learn more about the WANTO grant program and this years recipients.The recipients of the Women in Apprenticeship and Non-traditional Occupations grants are as follows:RecipientCityState AmountUS Department of Labor announces $6M in grantsFresh StartPhoenix$707,647to expand job opportunities for women inWomen'sapprenticeships, nontraditional occupationsFoundationAZArkansas Little Rock$597,065WASHINGTONThe U.S. Department of Labor todayCenter for Data announced the award of $6 million in funding to helpSciences recruit, train and retain more women in quality pre- ARapprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, asDev MissionSan Francisco$716,701well as in nontraditional occupations.CAThe Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grants will enable organizations in eight statesVeterans Enter- Washington$714,435and the District of Columbia to provide training programsprise Training & in skilled building trades, advanced manufacturing andServices GroupDCinformation technology. Inc. Chicago Chicago$716,701As the Biden-Harris administration continues to improveWomen in the lives of working people, create family-sustaining jobsTrades and grow an economy that works for everyone, wereILfocused on gender equity and making sure all communitiesMaryland Parkton$716,030benefit, said Acting Secretary Julie Su. Our Women inCenter forApprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grantsConstructionMDsupport programs that train women for good union jobs,Education and build equity into our workforce development system andInnovation provide employers a pipeline of talent for critical, in- Southern Las Vegas$716,701demand roles. Nevada Build-ing TradesAdministered by the departments WomensNVUnion Bureau and Employment and Training Administration,Catalyst Pittsburgh$716,701WANTO grants provide technical assistance to supportConnection womens participation in fields where they are traditionallyPAunderrepresented, such as construction, advanced manufacturing, energy, technology and transportation.Vermont WorksWinooski$398,019Grant recipients can use a portion of their funding tofor Women Inc. support services such as childcare, transportation, tuitionVTand work-related gear. Total AwardedThe nine recipients represent the departments largest$6,000,000award to date, a $1 million increase over 2023 funding.Good jobs are those that provide stable and equitable pay with benefits in a safe, healthy and accessible workplace. Good jobs change lives. We are committed to ensuring the good jobs created by President Bidens Investing in America Agenda include opportunities for women and other communities that have been shut out of higher-paying careers, said Womens Bureau Director Wendy Chun-Hoon.14"