Apprenticeships tied straight to employer demand, that's the way to put people in real jobs fast.
States gain real flexibility under the Make America Skilled Again Grant Program, with nearly $3 billion set aside to expand registered apprenticeships that put workers into jobs instead of more classrooms. That approach keeps training dollars tied directly to employer demand. Https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/general/budget/2026/CBJ-2026-V1-03.pdf