Bill > SB2239

This bill establishes an apprenticeship grant program in North Dakota administered by the state commerce commissioner, designed to provide financial support to individuals enrolled in registered apprenticeship programs within the state. Under the program, eligible individuals who are full-time students making satisfactory academic progress can receive up to $3,000 in grants over a three-year period. The commissioner will work with the U.S. Department of Labor and the state board for career and technical education to develop specific eligibility guidelines, which will include requirements such as maintaining a minimum grade point average. To fund this program, the bill appropriates $1,100,000 from the state's general fund for the 2025-2027 biennium, allocating resources to the Department of Commerce to administer the grants. The goal of the program appears to be supporting workforce development by providing financial assistance to apprentices in training, potentially helping to address skill gaps and encourage participation in vocational and technical education programs.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2239.html