This legislation aims to bolster institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs. It establishes two distinct grant programs, each authorized for $5,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to expand enrollment and enhance student success in these critical workforce development pathways. The first program, the Community Outreach Grant Program , provides up to $500,000 per eligible entity to fund outreach efforts. These efforts include engaging high schools to educate students, parents, and faculty about program benefits, and reaching out to local businesses and employers, particularly in rural, exurban, and suburban areas, to encourage support and hiring of graduates. Priority for these grants is given to entities demonstrating outreach to increase enrollment among rural students, first-generation college students, minority students, and other underrepresented populations . The second initiative, the Student Support Grant Program for Expanded Academic Advising , also offers grants up to $500,000 to eligible entities. These funds are dedicated to providing comprehensive advising and support services to enrollees, with the goal of increasing retention, persistence, and program completion. Services include expanded academic advising such as career guidance, English as a second language support, and mentoring, alongside student support programs offering health and family services, mental health counseling, and childcare assistance.