NJEDA Issues RFI for Apprenticeship Training Centers and Construction Grants

TRENTON, N.J. (September 3, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight from qualified entities that provide registered apprenticeship programs and have perspectives on establishing new registered apprenticeship training locations in Overburdened Communities.

The information gathered through the RFI will help the NJEDA and the New Jersey Department of Labor better understand the scope and characteristics of a potential grant program that would support the planning and implementation of new or expanded training facilities and fund costs for the planning, construction, or renovations. The deadline to submit questions will be 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 2024, and the deadline for responses will be 5:00 p.m. on September 24, 2024. The RFI can be found here: Bidding Opportunities – NJEDA.    

WHAT:           The NJEDA is seeking information on the needs, challenges, opportunities, and best practices to build or expand physical locations in Overburdened Communities for apprenticeship training facilities, as well as associated costs for planning and construction. The responses will help the Authority better understand the registered apprenticeship landscape, especially in regard to physical locations of training facilities. The potential creation of a grant program would help reduce barriers to training and employment and help New Jersey employers retain qualified workers.

WHO:            The RFI seeks responses from qualified entities that provide or have experience with U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship programs with perspectives on establishing new apprenticeship training locations in Overburdened Communities.

WHEN:            All questions must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 2024, via email to WorkforceInnovation@njeda.gov. The subject line of the e-mail should read: “Questions-2024-[RFI-229]”. Answers to questions submitted will be publicly posted on the NJEDA’s website at: Bidding Opportunities – NJEDA as Addendum.

All RFI responses must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 24, 2024, via e-mail to WorkforceInnovation@njeda.gov. The subject line of the e-mail should state: “RFI Response-2024 [RFI-229]”.

About the NJEDA

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.

To learn more about NJEDA resources for businesses, call NJEDA Customer Care at 844-965-1125 or visit https://www.njeda.gov and follow @NewJerseyEDA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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