The City of Atlanta Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) – administered through the Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services (ADOLES) – seeks to provide supplemental funding for new or existing registered apprenticeship programs or pre-apprenticeship programs that are committed to enhancing clean energy practices within training and operations. The Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services invites entities to submit quotes for consideration, including details regarding the apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship and how funds may be used to expand equitable access to high-quality, paid training opportunities for in-demand clean energy job sectors. Particular focus is given to training related to energy-efficiency, weatherization, and renewable energy.
Deliverables
The purpose of this funding is to support the creation, enhancement, or expansion of apprenticeship programs or pre-apprenticeship programs that:
- Aligns with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the City of Atlanta’s workforce and sustainability goals.
- Strengthen labor-management partnerships.
- Advance the Mayor’s vision of a City Built for the Future by cultivating green and resilient career pathways; and
- Support pathways to sustainable employment and credential attainment.
The Apprenticeship Development Grant will be awarded for a 12-month period of work.
Available Funding
ADOLES will award a total of $250,000 in competitive grant funding.
- Individual awards will range between $25,000 and $75,000, depending on program scope, projected outcomes, and available funding.
- Funds may be used for:
- Curriculum development or curriculum expansion.
- Participant stipends or wage subsidies.
- Credentialing, certification, and licensing costs.
- Instructor wages and supportive services; or
- Equipment or tools directly tied to apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship training.
- Awards are subject to fund availability and compliance with City of Atlanta and WIOA guidelines.
Focus Areas
Submissions must focus on one or more of the following in-demand clean energy job sectors:
- Utilities & Grid Modernization – e.g., Line workers, Utility Maintenance Technicians
- Residential & Commercial Construction – e.g., Carpenters, Laborers, HVAC/R Technicians, Plumbers, Electricians, Energy Auditors
- Building Operations Systems – e.g., Building Engineers, Systems Technicians, Energy Management Professionals
- Renewable Energy Systems – e.g., Solar Photovoltaic Installers, EV Charging Technicians, Energy Storage Technicians.
Programs may also address clean energy job–adjacent occupations (e.g., logistics, smart infrastructure, sustainable manufacturing, or building retrofits) where energy-efficiency outcomes are defined.
Partnership Requirement: Atlanta Technical College (ATC)
Upon award, all awardees are required to collaborate with Atlanta Technical College (ATC) to learn how their curriculum and training content can integrate clean energy competencies, such as weatherization, renewable energy, or energy efficiency where relevant to the sector of focus.