Apprenticeship Grant Resource Directory
| Grant/Program | Region | Industry Focus | Primary Eligibility Requirements | Application Steps | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America Building Apprenticeships | Ozark and Southwest | Public Safety, Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, Construction, Education, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics, Information Technology | Age 16+, not already participating in a registered apprenticeship, resident of Greene, Christian, Polk, Dallas, Webster, Stone, Taney, Barry, Lawrence or Dade Counties | Contact either the Springfield Job Center or Joplin Job Center and ask to speak with an ABA case manager | End date: June 30, 2026. |
| BUD-St. Louis Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program | St. Louis and Surrounding Areas | Construction | Age 18+, must follow Student Code of Conduct, must meet selective service requirements (if applicable), must be eligible to work in the United States | Apply through Missouri Works Initiative | Five week program occurring 4 times a year resulting in OSHA 10 Certification. |
| Manufacturing Apprenticeship Ready | St. Louis and Surrounding Areas | Manufacturing | Age 18+, must follow Student Code of Conduct, must meet selective service requirements (if applicable), must be eligible to work in the United States | Apply through Missouri Works Initiative | 6 weeks program resulting in Certified Manufacturing Associate Certification, MWI Apprenticeship Ready Certificate, OSHA 10 Certificate, and CPR/First Aid Certification. More information to come. |
| C.A.R.E. (Career Advancement Readiness in Energy) Pre-Apprenticeship Program | St. Louis and Surrounding Areas | Energy | N/A | Contact the Urban League of St. Louis 314-658-9303 | End date: June 30, 2026 |
| SAEF-Manufacturing & Healthcare | St. Louis and Surrounding Areas | Health Care and Manufacturing Manufacturing: Precision Machining, Industrial Engineering Technology/Industrial Maintenance, HVAC, Welding, Quality, Safety | Age 18+ with high school diploma or GED. | Contact the East Central College Apprenticeship & Business Training Coordinator Phone: 636-649-5800 | End date: June 30, 2025 |
| MO-STAR BioSciences Apprentice Ready | St. Louis and Surrounding Areas | Biosciences | Must be able to verify DOB and SSN with appropriate documentation | Contact BioSTL | End date: June 30, 2028 |
| Fort Zumwalt Apprenticeship Program | St. Louis and Surrounding Areas | Advanced Manufacturing, Health Care, Culinary, Information Technology, Childcare | Age 16+ with 90% attendance record for grades 9-12. Must be authorized to work in the United States and on track to graduate. | Contact Fort Zumwalt Apprenticeship Programs | |
| MoSEPWork - Jefferson College | Southeast | Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education | High school diploma or GED | Contact Jefferson College | Ends July 2028 |
| MoSEPWork - Mineral Area College | Southeast | Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education | Age 16+ | Contact Mineral Area College | End date: June 30, 2028 |
| MoSEPWork - East Central College | East and Southeast | Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education | Age 16+ | Contact the East Central College Apprenticeship & Business Training Coordinator Phone: 636-649-5800 | End date: June 20, 2028 |
| Missouri Apprentice Ready | Central | Construction | Age 18+ | Apply through Missouri Works Initiative | Five week program occurring 4 times a year resulting in OSHA 10 Certification. |
| Missouri Apprentice Ready Pre-Apprenticeship Program | Ozark | Construction | Age 18+ | Apply through Missouri Works Initiative | Five week program occurring 4 times a year resulting in OSHA 10 Certification. |
| Missouri Apprentice Ready Pre-Apprenticeship Program | Kansas City and Surrounding Areas | Construction | Age 18+ | Apply through Missouri Works Initiative | Five week program occurring 4 times a year resulting in OSHA 10 Certification. |
| Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST) | Statewide | Infrastructure, Care Economy, Hospitality, Climate and Environment, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, Education | Age 16+ | Contact your local Missouri Job Center | End date: September 30, 2026 |
| Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant | Statewide | Age 25+ and U.S. Citizen or permanent redisent. Full eligibility requirements | Apply through the Student Financial Aid Portal | ||
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) | Statewide | Age 16+ and authorized to work in the U.S. | Contact your local Missouri Job Center and ask for a WIOA Career Counselor | Funding amount varies | |
| GI Bill(r) Approved Programs | Statewide | Veteran status | Contact the State Approving Agency (DESE) at 573-522-2061 | For more information visit the VA Website | |
| Adult Education and Literacy Program | Statewide | Workplace literacy, Digital literacy, Civics, Citizenship, English as a Second Language | Age 16+ and facing one of the following barriers: basic skills deficiency/low literacy levels based on assessment, lack of high school diploma or equivalency, learning the English language | Find your closest Adult Education and Literacy location |