LaunchRA
LaunchRA supports Iowa employers and organizations in creating and growing new Registered Apprenticeship programs to build apprenticeship opportunities and expand employers’ workforce pipelines.
Funder: Iowa Workforce Development
Due Dates: See LaunchRA page for application deadlines
Funding Amounts: Over $1 million in program incentives
Summary: LaunchRA supports the creation and growth of new Registered Apprenticeship programs in Iowa to expand employers’ workforce pipelines.
Description
LaunchRA is an incentive program from Iowa Workforce Development, announced by the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship, to help organizations create and grow new Registered Apprenticeship programs in Iowa. Its focus is helping employers build apprenticeship opportunities and expand their workforce pipelines through new program development and growth.
The initiative sits within Iowa’s broader support for Registered Apprenticeship, which includes annual funding opportunities and industry-specific grants intended to help programs remain successful in the state. Alongside LaunchRA’s financial incentives, Iowa’s apprenticeship team offers assistance to organizations interested in starting or supporting a Registered Apprenticeship program.
