Apprenticeship Building American (ABA) 2 Grant

Pathways to Quality Jobs:
Expanding & Empowering Health Care Apprenticeships in Wisconsin

Registered nursing apprentices in classroom at UW Health training facility

Expanding and Scaling Registered Apprenticeship Programs that Translate into Good Jobs

Apprenticeship Building America 2, our latest grant initiative, focuses on expanding and building new healthcare apprenticeship pathways designed to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals. Individuals will have access to high-quality training, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience to earn industry-recognized credentials and degrees.

By aligning education-system aligned apprenticeship training with the specific skills and competencies required in the workforce, we ensure that employers receive a steady pipeline of talent equipped with practical knowledge. Apprentices benefit from earning a wage while they learn, entering the workforce with minimal debt, and securing well-paying, sustainable careers in healthcare.

With our grant partners, we plan to prepare and support more than 400 individuals over the next 5 years as they pursue Registered Apprenticeships in healthcare.

Registered Apprenticeships of Focus

Registered Nurse (UW Health)

Medical Assistant (SSM Health)

Respiratory Therapist (UW Health)

Surgical Technician (SSM Health & UW Health)