Safal Partners, a workforce development organization based in Houston, has been awarded a $2.1 million Scaling Grant from Ascendium Education Group to launch a national initiative aimed at enhancing the integration of Registered Apprenticeship into state and local workforce boards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This two-year initiative will provide targeted support to six states, focusing on coaching, peer learning, and policy development. A recent assessment revealed that fewer than one percent of WIOA Title I participants are co-enrolled in Registered Apprenticeship programs, highlighting a significant gap in workforce training. Katie Adams, Chief Delivery Officer at Safal, emphasized the organization's unique perspective and experience in aligning workforce systems with apprenticeship programs. The initiative will conclude with a national Peer Learning Summit and a customizable playbook to help workforce systems implement effective integration strategies. The project aims to expand access to Registered Apprenticeship for low-income learners, rural residents, and individuals facing employment barriers, ultimately improving career pathways for these populations.