# National Laboratory Jobs Apprenticeship for Complete and Committed Employment for Specialized Skills (81.251)

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National Laboratory Jobs Apprenticeship for Complete and Committed Employment for Specialized Skills is run by Department of Energy. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $1.3 million in 2 grants, about $664,859 per award.

## Objectives

The ACCESS Program is a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program that–
1) leads to recognized postsecondary credentials for secondary school and postsecondary students;
2) is focused on skills and qualifications needed, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Directors of the National Laboratories, to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of traditional and emerging technician positions (including machinists and cybersecurity technicians) at the National Laboratories and covered facilities of the National Nuclear Security Administration;
3) is established in consultation with a National Laboratory or covered facility of the National Nuclear Security Administration;
4) is registered with and approved by the Secretary of Labor or a State apprentice agency; and
5) ensures that participants in the pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program do not displace paid employees.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 2 |
| 2024 | -$842,796 | 0 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices in the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry | New Mexico | $1.2 million |
| Hardinge Inc | New York | $135,257 |