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Workforce Development – Small Urban Training Program is sponsored by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. Offers scholarships to small urban transit agencies for training programs related to public transportation, paratransit, and human services transportation.
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Public Transportation Workforce Development Program 2027 Public Transportation Workforce Development Program Public Transportation Workforce Development Program supports people pursuing transit and commuter assistance careers through training, mentorships, internships, and apprenticeships that build career pathways in Virginia.
Funder: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (annual application deadline) Funding Amounts: State funding up to 80% of eligible expenses; 20% local match Summary: Supports training and career pathways in public transportation and commuter assistance through internships, apprenticeships, mentorships, and professional development.
Key Information: Apprenticeship applicants must recruit openly; apprenticeships intended to augment existing staff will not be considered. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) administers this program through Making Efficient and Responsible Investments in Transit (MERIT), its statewide transit grant program.
It supports internships, mentorships, apprenticeships, professional training, and other career-development programs centered on public transportation and commuter assistance. Agencies can design apprenticeships across the industry, including pathways for mechanics, operators, dispatchers, and operations supervisors.
The program seeks to build awareness of careers in management, maintenance, operations, marketing, and other specializations while giving participants hands-on experience. Both post-collegiate apprenticeships and pre-graduate training are eligible. See the full grant listing
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Transit agencies in small urban areas in Virginia. Confirm the full requirements on the funder's own website before applying.
The current listing shows state funding up to 80% of eligible expenses (20% local match). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs on the funder's own website.
Workforce Development – Small Urban Training Program is funded by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. Verify program details on the funder's own website before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the funder's own website for location requirements.
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