Dept. of Workforce Development: ICYMI: Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin won $7.3 million to fund new workforce training grants for advanced manufacturing and AI sectors
Publish Date: 2026-02-18 11:34:00
Source Domain: www.wispolitics.com
- Funding Announcement: In his February 17 State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers announced that the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has received $7.3 million in competitive grant funding to build workforce skills in advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI).
- Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund: Wisconsin is one of 14 states awarded an Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to prepare workers for high-demand and emerging industries.
- WisTRAIN Program: The DWD will launch the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) employer grant program to deliver occupational skills training focused on advanced manufacturing and AI, starting with grant applications anticipated to open in May 2026.
- Training Focus: WisTRAIN will provide training, including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, for critical areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and robotics, tailored to fill skill shortages in high-growth fields.
