NOTICE OF GRANT OPPORTUNITY Fiscal Year 2019
STATE OF NEW JERSEYDEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTOFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIPGROWING APPRENTICESHIP IN NONTRADITIONAL SECTORS (GAINS)NOTICE OF GRANT OPPORTUNITYFiscal Year 2019Announcement Date: October 24, 2018Letter of Intent Acceptance Beginning: October 25, 2018Technical Assistance Workshop: November 5, 2018Application Acceptances Begin: October 26, 2018Funding Amount: 4,500,000.00Robert Asaro-AngeloCommissioner
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS)FY2019 Notice of Grant OpportunityTABLE OF CONTENTSNotice of Availability of Grant Program FundsPage 3A.Name of Grant ProgramPage 3B.Purpose of the GrantPage 3C.Mission, Goals and ObjectivesPage 3D.Availability and Awarding of FundingPage 5E.Eligible Entities/ApplicantsPage 6F.Evaluation CriteriaPage 6G.Qualifications of ApplicantsPage 11H.Application ProcessPage 11I.Application RequirementsPage 13J.Required Reports/DocumentsPage 15K.Award ProcessPage 16L.Date by which Applicants shall be notifiedPage 16Attachments:Attachment I – Sample Letter of IntentAttachment II – Tax Clearance Certificate2
Notice of Availability of Grant Program FundsTake Notice that, in compliance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-34.4 et seq., the Department of Labor andWorkforce Development (hereinafter “the Department” or “LWD”) regularly publishes on itswebsite at http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor all notices of fund availability pertaining to Federal orState grant funds which may be awarded by the Department. The notices of fund availabilitymay be found on the Department’s website under the heading “Public Notices” and thesubheading “Notice of Grant Opportunity”.A. Name of Grant ProgramThe Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS)The GAINS program is a competitive grant offered by the Department of Labor and WorkforceDevelopment (LWD).B. Purpose of the GrantGrant funds will be awarded to successful applicants responding to this competitive Notice ofGrant Opportunity (NGO). The purpose of the GAINS program is to promote the expansion anddevelopment of United States Department of Labor (USDOL) approved RegisteredApprenticeship programs that drive economic development through skills and educationalattainment and create pathways to better-paying careers and advanced credentials. While thisNGO describes ten (10) sectoral/occupational areas of focus, all occupations that are recognizedby US DOL as “apprenticeable” are encouraged to apply.Apprenticeship is an employment opportunity for an individual to start a new career through atraining program that has both an on-the-job (paid employment) training component and aneducational schooling component (related technical instruction), where individuals obtainworkplace relevant knowledge and skills to be successful as they start their new career.Registered apprenticeships are high-quality, work-based earn-and-learn models that meetnational standards for registration with the USDOL (or federally-recognized StateApprenticeship Agencies), resulting in a nationally recognized credential. More information onRegistered Apprenticeship can be found here.C. Mission, Goals and ObjectivesMissionThe GAINS program will provide New Jersey businesses/organizations or current registeredapprenticeship sponsor in targeted sectors with support for new Registered Apprenticeship (RA)program development, or existing RA programs who seek to expand into new US DOL approvedoccupations. The GAINS program will encourage participation by providing a 50% wagereimbursement for the first 6 months of newly hired apprentices’ employment, offset costsincurred for training the new apprentice, and to incentivize employers for hiring registered3
apprentices from pre-apprenticeship programs. Examples of training costs include: relatedclassroom instructor costs, materials and supplies, supervision by a journey worker, etc.GoalsThis competitive NGO is being made available to accomplish any of the following primarygoals: Establish new and expand on existing apprenticeship programs in NJ that are registeredwith the United States Department of Labor (USDOL);Establish apprenticeship programs in occupations, sectors, or industries in New Jersey(NJ) which are not currently registered with the USDOL and are consistent with thestrategic focus of this NGO.ObjectivesThe LWD has established the following objectives for the GAINS program:Establish and expand registered apprenticeship programs in the following sectors:Advanced ManufacturingBio Pharma/Life SciencesEnergy, Utilities and InfrastructureRetail, Hospitality and TourismFinancial Services/InsuranceTransportation, Logistics andDistributionInformation Technology/CyberSecurityRenewable EnergyHealthcareOther Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) related sectors/occupationsLong Term Objectives:1.2.3.4.Increase the number of Registered Apprenticeship programs in NJ;Increase the number of Registered Apprentices in NJ;Provide training that leads to certifications, licenses and/or college credits;Move workers from low skill entry-level positions or from industries directly affectedby international trade or skill-biased technical change to full occupationalproficiency;5. Provide greater employment opportunities for members of disadvantaged classes,unemployed/dislocated workers, students;6. Assist small businesses with developing quality training programs;7. Develop a highly-skilled workforce that possesses the skills and qualificationsdemanded by businesses in NJ;4
8. Increase the proficiency of NJ’s labor supply with the goal of increasing wages in thestate and making the state labor market an attractive option for out of state businessesto locate;9. Increase the number of professional credentials for residents in NJ.10. Increased employment opportunities for residents in existing or new apprenticeableindustries;11. Recognition of registered apprenticeship as a key component of New Jersey’sWorkforce Readiness System.D. Availability and Awarding of FundingFunding for this program is expected to be 4.5 million for FY2019, and is contingent uponthe availability of funds. The anticipated length of the contract period is 12 months unlessotherwise extended or reduced at the discretion of the LWD. LWD seeks to fund multipleprograms throughout the program year. LWD reserves the right to negotiate the costs of alltraining programs upon award selection. The payment structure for all contracts will be costreimbursement.Additionally, successful applicants may be eligible for multi-year funding awards up to threeyears, contingent on availability of funds. In order to qualify for multi-year awards, eachapplicant will be required to provide a program sustainability plan that describes the strategyto maintain solvency after state funds are no longer available, irrespective of funding cut-offyearAll submissions must address and define the implementation of each of the three (3) coreelements – Program Design, Related Training Instruction curriculum, and Program Budget.Final determination for funding is contingent upon authorization and fund availability. Finalaward amounts will be determined by LWD.US DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program Development/Expansion IncentiveFor new and expanding US DOL Registered Apprenticeship program applicants: GAINSfunding can be used to reimburse employers up to 50% of new apprentice’s wage rate of noless than 15 per hour, working a maximum of 40 hours weekly, and for a duration not toexceed 26 work weeks. New apprentice will be defined as a new hire with an effective startdate of no earlier that notice of grant funding award. This amount may not exceed 8,000 perindividual apprentice, or 80,000 in total wage reimbursements. Sponsors are free todistribute the incentive among as many individual apprentices as needed (e.g. 8,000 for 10apprentices, 4,000 for 20, 2000 for 40 etc.)For new US DOL Registered Apprenticeship program development applicants: The applicantwill be required to provide supporting documentation, including a program budget, for allinitial and anticipated costs associated with the development of a new registeredapprenticeship program and related technical instruction. The sponsor/employer would belimited to a maximum amount of reimbursement based on the funding available.Administrative costs, consistent with 20 CFR 683.215, will only be reimbursable up to amaximum of 10% of final award amount.5
For sponsors developing new programs, the first class of apprentices must be registered withUSDOL within 6-months after the grant award announcement.Funding from the GAINS program are only available for applicants who are developing, orexpanding upon, existing programs that are registered with United States Department ofLabor and/or will be within the list of approved apprenticeable occupations. Theseoccupations can be found here: https://www.doleta.gov/OA/occupations.cfmE. Eligible Entities/ApplicantsThis competitive grant opportunity is open to the following entities who are developingnew, or building upon existing Registered Apprenticeship programs: Any employer; Employer / Trade Associations Any labor organization which represents workers in the occupation for which theapprentices will be trained; Labor/Management Partnership (public or private) New Jersey Local Education Agency (LEA); Public vocational schools within New Jersey; Two- and four-year institutions of higher education; Public or private non-profit organizations (including Community Based Organizations); Business or trade organizations representing a particular trade, group of trades,contractors or employers; Community-based organizations; New Jersey local Workforce Development Boards; Economic development organizations; Workforce Intermediary Sponsors (refer to Section G.)F. Evaluation CriteriaAll applicants, regardless of whether they received grant funds from LWD in the past1, areconsidered new applicants for this funding cycle and will be evaluated on the basis of quality,comprehensiveness, completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of response to the NGO.Moreover, submissions exceeding twenty-five (25) pages will be negatively penalized. Anypages exceeding twenty-five (25) will not be considered in the application review process.Additionally, applications that do not adhere to the required sections of this NGO will beviewed as incomplete and not be reviewed.1Current providers will not be allowed to integrate new programming funded through this NGO with existingfunded programs.6
This NGO is competitive and will be reviewed by a selection committee using a preestablished set of requirements, which will include the following:Evaluation CriteriaTotal PointsProgram Narrative: Executive Summary Mission, Goals, and Objectives50 Targeted Sectors/Occupations Targeted Population Statement of Need ImplementationOrganizationalCommitment and CapacityPlan Comprehensive Program Plan20 Summary of Expected Outcomes Outcome TimelineSustainability Plan Narrative describing budget strategy absent grant funding options after year10oneLocal Workforce Development Board Letter of Support Receive program review and letter of support from applicant’s localWorkforce Development Board(s)Budget Summary: Budget is reasonable Budget is within the cost guidelines of the NGO Innovative usage of other services funding Budget summary aligns with Budget Narrative Budget summary includes: Administrative cost summary Related technical instruction cost summary On-the-job training cost summary Progressive compensation schedule for apprentices Cost per apprentice metric No calculation errors515* If any of these documents are not submitted, your proposal will be incomplete and therefore willnot be considered.Explanation of Proposal ComponentsTitle Page: Complete all sections of the form and attach it to the front of the application. TheChief Executive Officer must sign and date the form.Table of Contents: List the various sections of the proposal along with page numbers.Number pages of the proposal in the format X of X.General Provisions: Applicants should carefully review and sign this document and includeall pages in your grant proposal. The signature of the Chief Executive Officer indicates theorganization’s acceptance of these provisions.7
Program Narrative Executive Summary: An executive summary must include the details of theproposal being submitted in the order identified in the Evaluation Criteria table above.The narrative should describe to process that the applicant will have in place to eitherdevelop a new apprenticeship program, or expand on an existing registeredapprenticeship. Greatest weight will be given to applicants with programs that developor expand registered apprenticeship opportunities for the greatest amount ofindividuals, demonstrate high quality related technical instruction and on the jobtraining strategies, and provide adequate compensation for enrollees. Describe your business/organization. Indicate if your business/organization has received funding from LWD over thepast three fiscal years. If yes, please provide the name of the program, amount offunding and successful outcomes. List the current Registered Apprenticeship occupations which have been approvedby USDOL for your business/organization and the current number of apprenticesregistered for each occupation. State the new/existing occupation(s) you are requesting to establish, the industrysector, and the anticipated number of apprentices you plan to hire in the newoccupation(s) over the next 12 months. If you are requesting to establish a program in an occupation currently notapproved by USDOL, please list the new Registered Apprenticeship occupation,describe your plan and timeline for establishing this new occupation, and indicatepartner employer(s) that support the new occupation. Also include the number ofapprentices you plan to hire in this new occupation once it is established. Explain how the addition of the Registered Apprenticeship occupation(s) willbenefit your company/organization. Describe how the addition of the Registered Apprenticeship occupation willbenefit the apprentice. Describe the career path for individuals entering the new occupation(s). List the certifications, licenses and/or college credits the apprentice will receive inthe new occupations(s). Mission, Goals, and Objectives: The applicant must demonstrate how the proposalfor developing a new apprenticeship program, or the expansion of an existing program,is consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives outlined in this NGO (Outlined inSection C. Sponsors are free to distribute the incentive among as many individualapprentices as needed (e.g. 8,000 for 10 apprentices, 4,000 for 20, 2000 for 40 etc.)Larger program enrollment (# of apprentices) will be viewed positively during thepanel review process. Program proposals from small businesses with fewer than 50employees will also be viewed positively and deemed consistent with the Mission,Goals, and Objective of this NGO. Targeted Population: Greater weight will be given to applicants who demonstrate aviable strategy to recruit apprentices in one of the following categories: women;member of a minority group; youth; participant in a state funded pre-apprenticeshipprogram; other state funded workforce development program; individuals currentlyunemployed; county vocational school participants; K-12 public school students; post8
secondary students; ex-offenders; veterans; persons with disabilities; and withinsectors/occupations outlined in the Mission, Goals, and Objectives section of this NGO. Statement of Need: Demonstrate hiring need of the sponsoring organization. A need isdefined as the difference between the current status and the outcomes that the applicantwould like to achieve. Documentation should include a list of occupations and jobdescriptions for each intended hire and indicate if the occupation(s) are currentlyincluded on US DOL approved occupations list, or whether your program wouldrequire approval of a new occupation through US DOL. Organizational Commitment and Capacity: Applicants should describe theorganizational support that exists for implementing the program. The applicant shouldalso describe their experience in conducting placement services as well as the outcomesachieved. Applicants should focus on how previous experience in working with thispopulation will be applied to ensure successful program implementation. Applicantswho received prior state funding, or operated a similar programs, must submit outcomedata for the most recent year documenting the program’s effectiveness and success inmeeting the needs of this target population.Implementation PlanComprehensive Program Plan – Applicants must include a comprehensive program plandetailing how the applicant will meet stated objectives of the program. Greatest weightwill be given to details regarding how the applicant will partner with related technicalinstruction (RTI) providers and administer RTI, structure their on-the-job trainingprogram, provide a progressive compensation structure for apprentices, length ofapprenticeship program, and successfully receive US DOL Registered ApprenticeshipProgram status. A breakdown of the customer flow (timeline of expected outcomebenchmarks for each participant) for the program along with an outline of casemanagement services must be included.Summary of Expected Outcomes – Include a narrative which describes your ExpectedOutcomes during the one-year contract period of your grant proposal. Include theoccupation(s), expected timeline for approval by USDOL, the number of expectedapprentice hires, anticipated salary information, and any business/organizationalsuccesses that you expected as a result of this new occupation(s) being established. Creditwill be given for plans that provide specific and measurable outcomes that align withNGO and sponsor goals and objectives (e.g. 90% of participants will be in the targetedpopulation or 60% of participants will receive X number of college credits in theapprenticeship). Programs with larger enrollment of individuals into registeredapprenticeship programs, or applications from small businesses with fewer for 50employees, will be viewed favorably in the proposal evaluation process.Outcome Timeline – The outcome timeline should describe anticipated programdevelopment benchmarks and milestones, and provide a target date for the completion ofa new program, as well as a hire date for new apprentices.9
Program Sustainability PlanApplicants will be required to provide a Registered Apprenticeship ProgramSustainability Plan. This program will outline the participant’s strategy for sustainabilityif/when state grant funding is no longer available. Based on the current structure of theGAINS program, grantee’s will be eligible for a maximum of three (3) years of funding,with incremental reductions year-over-year. The plan should discuss contingenciesshould program funding cease after year 1, year 2, and year 3.Budget SummaryA budget summary reflecting the entire proposed budget has been provided (see attachedbudget summary spreadsheet). Complete the Budget Summary to identify your proposedadministrative costs, administering Related Technical Instruction (RTI), and progressivecompensation structure description. Costs could include personnel costs, salary costs formentor/journeyperson overseeing the apprentice, curriculum development costs andconsultant fees. Amounts reported on the summary must be fully supported byinformation provided in the narrative. If any cost is unusual, provide documentation or anexplanation to support your estimate. Administrative costs, as defined in 20 CFR683.215, shall not exceed 10% of total award.Applicants should also demonstrate any/all financial commitments separate from anyaward received from the GAINS program. Applicants who adequately address their coststructure and indicate the level of non-sta
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