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The department will award up to five cooperative agreements for a four‑year period of performance to expand newly developed Registered Apprenticeships and grow existing programs across industries.

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Up to five cooperative agreements are awarded with four-year periods of performance focused on expansion and growth of Registered Apprenticeships.

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a forecast notice for $145 million in pay-for-performance funding to expand Registered Apprenticeships nationwide. The program—overseen by the Employment and Training Administration—will award up to five four-year cooperative agreements to grow new and existing apprenticeship programs and prioritize industries with established apprenticeship infrastructures. The funding supports several related presidential executive orders and is part of the administration’s push to reach over 1 million active apprentices.
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s official press release dated Jan. 6, 2026 states that the department “will award up to five cooperative agreements for a four‑year period of performance focusing on the expansion of newly developed Registered Apprenticeships, as well as the growth of existing programs across industries.” The claim accurately quotes and reflects the department’s announcement and is supported by the primary source. Verdict: True — the DOL press release confirms the statement as written.

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  1. Update · Jan 07, 2026, 04:44 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Labor’s official press release dated Jan. 6, 2026 states that the department “will award up to five cooperative agreements for a four‑year period of performance focusing on the expansion of newly developed Registered Apprenticeships, as well as the growth of existing programs across industries.” The claim accurately quotes and reflects the department’s announcement and is supported by the primary source. Verdict: True — the DOL press release confirms the statement as written.
  2. Original article · Jan 06, 2026
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