LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Friday that the state had been awarded a four-year $35.8 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide program expansion.
Officials said the expansion is in the registered apprenticeship program in advanced manufacturing, and Arkansas is the sole administrator of the fund. The fund will support the creation, expansion, and long-term sustainability of high-quality registered apprenticeships in more than 120 advanced manufacturing occupations nationwide, officials said.
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Apprenticeships will be in fields such as aerospace and defense, automotive, biotechnology, shipbuilding, supply chain and automation, nuclear energy, and semiconductors, officials said.
“Every pathway to career success looks different, whether it’s a four-year degree, military service, or gaining skills in a high-demand trade,” the governor said. “President Trump understands that strong apprenticeship programs are essential to equipping a skilled American workforce, and this new apprenticeship program allows Arkansas to lead the way.”
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The application portal for the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund is scheduled to open January 28, 2026, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until available funds are fully obligated. Additional details on eligibility and the application process will be released ahead of the launch…