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Summary Federal Award Financial Information
19. Budget Period Start Date
- End Date
20. Total Amount of Federal Funds Obligated by this Action
20a. Direct Cost Amount
20b. Indirect Cost Amount
21. Authorized Carryover
22. Offset
23. Total Amount of Federal Funds Obligated this budget period
24. Total Approved Cost Sharing or Matching, where applicable
25. Total Federal and Non-Federal Approved this Budget Period
-
End Date
26. Period of Performance Start Date
27. Total Amount of the Federal Award including Approved
Cost Sharing or Matching this Period of Performance
28. Authorized Treatment of Program Income
29. Grants Management Officer – Signature
Recipient Information
Fe deral Agency Information
10.Program Official Contact Information
Federal Award Information
30. Remarks
1. Recipient Name
9. Awarding Agency Contact Information
Notice of Award
Award#
FAIN#
Federal Award Date:
Page 1
2. Congressional District of Recipient
3. Payment System Identifier (ID)
4. Employer Identification Number (EIN)
5. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
6. Recipient’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
7. Project Director or Principal Investigator
8. Authorized Official
11. Award Number
12. Unique Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN)
13. Statutory Authority
14. Federal Award Project Title
15. Assistance Listing Number
16. Assistance Listing Program Title
17. Award Action Type
18. Is the Award R&D?
10/01/2025
06/30/2029
ADDITIONAL COSTS
07
1866004791Z6
Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
17.280
WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants
DOL - Budget Realignment
No
$5,000,000.00
866004791
Ms. Elina NMN Mnatsakanova
Federal Project Officer
U.S Department of Labor, ETA
mnatsakanova.elina@dol.gov
415-625-7964
Department of Labor
25A60IN000010-01-01
25A60IN000010-01-01
25A60IN000010
25A60IN000010
02/12/2026
ETA Office of Grants Management
To incorporate a budget narrative clarification in accordance with attachment 1 of this amendment.

To modify the existing Statement of Work in accordance with attachment 2 of this amendment.
Chaya Anderson
Grant Officer
Anna Hunter
Assistant Director
desgrants@azdes.gov
602-542-5055
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
SECURITY
1789 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3202
602-542-6572
Michael Moss
Grants Manager
desgrants@azdes.gov
480-662-8601
$0.00
$0.00
06/30/2029
$5,000,000.00
$0.00
$5,000,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act
136730434
UKUUDMSCD5D1
Carmen Mew
Grants Management Specialist
mew.carmen.e@dol.gov
202-693-3437
$0.00
10/01/2025

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33. Approved Budget
(Excludes Direct Assistance)
I. Financial Assistance from the Federal Awarding Agency Only
II. Total project costs including grant funds and all other financial participation
a. Salaries and Wages
b. Fringe Benefits
c. Total Personnel Costs
d. Equipment
e. Supplies
f.
Travel
g. Construction
h. Other
i.
Contractual
j. TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
INDIRECT COSTS
TOTAL APPROVED BUDGET
m. Federal Share
n. Non-Federal Share
34. Accounting Classification Codes
k.
l.
31. Assistance Type
32. Type of Award
Notice of Award
Award#
FAIN#
Federal Award Date:
Recipient Information
Recipient Name
Congressional District of Recipient
Payment Account Number and Type
Employer Identification Number (EIN) Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
Recipient’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
$56,207.00
$19,498.00
$75,705.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,000.00
$4,892,000.00
$4,971,705.00
$4,971,705.00
$28,295.00
$28,295.00
$5,000,000.00
$5,000,000.00
$5,000,000.00
$5,000,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
02/12/2026
25A60IN000010-01-01
25A60IN000010
Department of Labor
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC
SECURITY
1789 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3202
602-542-6572
Discretionary Grant
07
136730434
866004791
1866004791Z6
Other
UKUUDMSCD5D1
FY-ACCOUNT NO.
DOCUMENT
NO.
ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE
OBJECT
CLASS
ASSISTANCE
LISTING
AMT ACTION FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
APPROPRIATION
055152830XBD202551520010255HB000A0000AOFAM0AOFAM0
IN0000103N0
ETA
410023
17.280
$0.00
5152830XBD

AWARD ATTACHMENTS
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
25A60IN000010-01-01
Attachment 1_Budget and Budget Narrative
1.
Attachment 2_SOW
2.

SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY
$
BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs
OMB Number: 4040-0006
Expiration Date: 06/30/2028
Grant Program
Function or
Activity
(a)
Assistance Listing
Number
(b)
Estimated Unobligated Funds
New or Revised Budget
Federal
(c)
Non-Federal
(d)
Federal
(e)
Non-Federal
(f)
Total
(g)
5. Totals
4.
3.
2.
1.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TEGL 02-25
17.280
5,000,000.00
5,000,000.00
5,000,000.00
5,000,000.00
$
Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7- 97)
Prescribed by OMB (Circular A -102) Page 1
Attachment 1

SECTION B - BUDGET CATEGORIES
7. Program Income
d. Equipment
e. Supplies
f. Contractual
g. Construction
h. Other
j. Indirect Charges
k. TOTALS (sum of 6i and 6j)
i. Total Direct Charges (sum of 6a-6h)
(1)
Authorized for Local Reproduction
Prescribed by OMB (Circular A -102) Page 1A
Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7- 97)
GRANT PROGRAM, FUNCTION OR ACTIVITY
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Total
6. Object Class Categories
a. Personnel
b. Fringe Benefits
c. Travel
TEGL 02-25
56,207.00
19,498.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,892,000.00
0.00
4,000.00
4,971,705.00
28,295.00
5,000,000.00
56,207.00
19,498.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,892,000.00
0.00
4,000.00
4,971,705.00
28,295.00
5,000,000.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Attachment 1

SECTION D - FORECASTED CASH NEEDS
14. Non-Federal
SECTION C - NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES
(a) Grant Program
(b) Applicant
(d) Other Sources
(c) State
(e)TOTALS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
8.
9.
10.
11.
12. TOTAL (sum of lines 8-11)
15. TOTAL (sum of lines 13 and 14)
13. Federal
Total for 1st Year
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
TEGL 02-25
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
FUTURE FUNDING PERIODS (YEARS)
SECTION F - OTHER BUDGET INFORMATION
SECTION E - BUDGET ESTIMATES OF FEDERAL FUNDS NEEDED FOR BALANCE OF THE PROJECT
Authorized for Local Reproduction
$
$
$
$
$
$
16.
17.
18.
19.
20. TOTAL (sum of lines 16 - 19)
21. Direct Charges:
22. Indirect Charges:
23. Remarks:
(a) Grant Program
(b)First
(c) Second
(d) Third
(e) Fourth
TEGL 02-25
28,295
4,971,705
ADES has a Cost Allocation Plan
$
$
Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7- 97)
Prescribed by OMB (Circular A -102) Page 2
Attachment 1

Expenditure
Budget Narrative Description
Provide the name and title (or just the title if
the staff member is not yet known) for each
person who will spend time on grant activity.
Include the grant role, salary, and percent of time spent on
grant activities.
Business Service Representative
0.3 FTE at an hourly rate of $24.02, totaling $56,207
over the entire grant period. Responsible for the
oversight of the grant requirements, completion of
reporting, communciation with Local Workforces,
meetings with partners and employers. 30 percent
for each year of the grant period of performance.
$56,207.00
Personnel Sub Total:
$56,207.00
Personnel Sub Total (Leverage):
0
Provide the name and title again for each
person listed in the Personnel category who
will receive fringe benefits.
Include the grant role, annual fringe, and percent of time
spent on grant activities.
Benefits for FTE
Total Fringe Benefits are 34.69% of Personnel cost.
This includes: FICA Taxes, Medical Insurance, Basic
Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Dental
Insurance, Worker's Compensation, Retirement, and
other similar expenses.
$19,498.00
Fringe Sub Total:
$19,498.00
Fringe Sub Total (Leverage):
0
If applicable, list travel costs associated with
implementing and operating the grant. This
category may be left out of the budget if it
does not apply.
For each travel line item listed, break out the expenses
associated with that travel on a per-person basis.
N/A
$0.00
Travel Sub Total:
$0.00
Travel Sub Total (Leverage):
0
List equipment items that will be purchased
to implement and operate the grant that
have an acquisition cost of $10,000 or more
and a useful lifetime of more than one year.
For each equipment purchase, describe its purpose and list
the quantity purchased and unit cost per item.
N/A
$0.00
Equipment Sub Total:
$0.00
Equipment Sub Total (Leverage):
0
2. Budget Category: Fringe Benefits
Calculate the fringe benefits for each staff member based on total
time spent on grant activity.
Leveraged resources are not required but are strongly encouraged.
3. Budget Category: Travel
Calculate the total travel costs for each travel line item.
Leveraged resources are not required but are strongly encouraged.
4. Budget Category: Equipment
Calculate the total cost of each expenditure based on the quantity and
cost per unit. For shared expenditures, calculate the amount based on
the percent time the item or service will be utilized for grant activity.
Leveraged resources are not required but are strongly encouraged.
5. Budget Category: Supplies
Calculate the overall amount of salary for each staff member based
on total time spent on grant activity.
Leveraged resources are not required but are strongly encouraged.
Attachment C2. Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Budget Narrative Template (Excel version)
SECTION A. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION COSTS = UP TO 10% OF AWARD AMOUNT
Categorize the costs for these activities into the following SF-424 budget categories. The totals shown for these budget categories should align with the amounts in the SF-424.
Amount
Leverage*
1. Budget Category: Personnel
Attachment 1

List the supplies that will be purchased to
implement and operate the program. This
includes equipment with a unit cost of less
than $10,000.
For each supply line item, describe their purpose and list
the quantity purchased and unit cost per item (except for
general office supplies).
N/A
$0.00
Supplies Sub Total:
$0.00
Supplies Sub Total (Leverage):
0
List the organizations or entities who will be
sub-recipients or receive any part of the
funds for perfoming work to implement or
operate the program on behalf of the grant.
For each organization, include the program
operation/implementation tasks or deliverables the
organization is responsible for, and break out the expenses
that comprise the contractual amount.
Local Workforce Development
Boards/Areas
City of Phoenix - $130,667, Pinal County - $130,667, and
Maricopa County - $130,666 for data entry, monitoring of
the programs, and reimbursement processing
$392,000.00
Contractual Sub Total:
$392,000.00
This category is optional. Include all other
expenditures that support grant activity but
cannot be classified into one of the other
categories in the budget. Examples include
software licenses, electronic storage for data
management, and security features.
Describe how this expenditure supports the grant.
Data Reporting
Cost for WIPS reporting creation through the
America's Job Link Alliance. Cost will cover the
creation of a custom report for TEGL 02-25
particpants for required performance reports.
$4,000.00
Other Sub Total:
$4,000.00
Other Sub Total (Leverage):
0
List the total cost of each expenditure. For shared expenditures,
calculate the amount based on the percent time the item or service
will be utilized for grant activity.
Leveraged resources are not required but are strongly encouraged.
6. Budget Category: Contractual (Program Implementation and Operation Costs Only6. )
Include the contractual amount that each organization will receive for
the implementation and operation costs.
7. Budget Category: Other Costs (Program Implementation and Operation Costs Only)
Calculate the total cost of each expenditure based on the quantity and
cost per unit. For shared expenditures, calculate the amount based on
the percent time the item or service will be utilized for grant activity.
Leveraged resources are not required but are strongly encouraged.
Attachment 1

If you are requesting indirect costs, use the
instructions in the 2025 Applicant Guide to
include the rate.
If it is a shared expenditure, list the percent of the item or
service that is dedicated to grant activity.
Indirect Costs
The Arizona Department of Economic Security does
$28,295.00
Indirect Costs Sub Total:
$28,295.00
Indirect Costs Sub Total (Leverage): 0
$500,000.00
Expenditure
Budget Narrative Description
If multiple occupations or industries are
targeted, break out reimbursement amounts
according to those industries or occupations.
If multiple occupations or industries are targeted, break
down the outcome targets provided for the number of
participating employers and number of participants to
receive training into the occupations/industries targeted.
N/A
Other Sub Total:
Section A7 Sub Total:
TOTAL OTHER COSTS (B + A)
(should match SF-424A):
Other Sub Total (Leverage):
0
List the sub-recipient organizations that will
reimburse employers for training costs on
behalf of the grant.
For each organization, describe the employers, occupations
for which participants will be trained, training types,
and/or other descriptive information about the contractual
amount allocated to training reimbursement.
LWDB/As City of Phoenix, Maricopa
County, and Pinal County to provide
training Funds to employers in
advanced manufacturing
TSMC, Lucid Motors, LG Energy Solutions, Lux
Precision Manufacturing, Boeing, and other advanced
manufacturing companies
City of Phoenix - $1,500,000, Pinal County -
$1,500,000, and Maricopa County -
$1,500,000
$4,500,000.00
Contractual Sub Total:
$4,500,000.00
Section A6 Sub Total:
$392,000.00
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL COSTS
(should match SF-424A):
$4,892,000.00
$4,500,000.00
$5,000,000.00
TOTAL
LEVERAGE:
0
*Leveraged resources are optional, but strongly encouraged.
SECTION B. TRAINING REIMBURSEMENTS TOTAL
(sum of B1-B2; must equal at least 90% of the award amount):
GRANT TOTAL: ALL COSTS
(sum of Section A and Section B Totals; should be equal to the total grand award amount)
Amount
Leverage*
1. Other Costs (Training Reimbursements)
Calculate the amount of reimbursement using the targets provided
with the SOW package for the number of participating employers and
number of participants to receive training to and the established
training cost reimbursement ceiling.
Leveraged resources are not required but are strongly encouraged.
2. Budget Category: Contractual**
SECTION A. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION COSTS TOTAL
(sum of A1-A7; must not exceed 10% of the award amount):
SECTION B. TRAINING REIMBURSEMENTS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYERS = AT LEAST 90% OF THE AWARD AMOUNT
Training costs are paid as reimbursements to employers and are categorized in the budget as "Other," or, where subrecipients will reimburse employers, as "Contractual."
Include the contractual amount that each organization will receive to
reimburse employers for training.
8. Budget Category: Indirect Costs
List the total amount based on the rate provided.
Leveraged resources are not required but are strongly encouraged.
Attachment 1

Attachment A. Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Project
Narrative Template
SECTION I – STATEMENT OF NEED AND PROGRAM PURPOSE
A. Targeted Industry
Arizona is a top-five state for aerospace and defense manufacturing employment with the
presence of over 40 higher education institutions that support the development of a skilled
workforce. Arizona’s advanced manufacturing employers are global leaders, using next level
technologies and high-tech advancements such as manufacturing in aerospace and defense,
semiconductors, and automobiles. Manufacturing supplies including electric machinery,
industrial machinery, and aircraft and spacecrafts, and are a top export for Arizona. The Arizona
Department of Economic Security (ADES) has identified advanced manufacturing as a key
sector for the industry grant, and will be the focus of the project.
According to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity’s 2024 to 2026 Industry
Employment Projections, advanced manufacturing employment is projected to increase by 976
jobs (0.3%) annually. The majority of the projected gains within advanced manufacturing are to
occur within Transportation Equipment Manufacturing1. According to the Arizona Commerce
Authority report from 2018 to 2022, the percentage of manufacturing workers with a certification
or license is 9%, compared to 24.4% of all manufacturing workers in Arizona2. The
concentration of manufacturing-sector workers with a certification or license signals the
availability of workforce skills beyond traditional academic educational attainment.
1 https://oeo.az.gov/news/2024-2026-industry-employment-projections
2 https://www.azcommerce.com/programs/arizona-mep/manufacturing-in-az/
Attachment 2

Arizona has mitigated recruitment challenges by developing numerous programs with
local universities and colleges to gain high-tech manufacturing talent and to prepare a skilled
workforce for entry into these industries. The Local Workforce Development Boards/Areas
(LWDB/As) offer pathways to training opportunities and community college programs like the
Future48 Workforce Accelerator Program.
ADES engaged Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), Boeing,
Lucid Motors, LG Energy Solutions, Lux Precision, and other advanced manufacturing
companies in this opportunity. In March 2025, President Trump and TSMC Chairman and CEO
C.C. Wei announced a historic expansion of TSMC's advanced semiconductor operations in
Arizona. TSMC will invest at least an additional $100 billion to build three more semiconductor
fabrication plants in Arizona, as well as two advanced packaging facilities and a major research
and development center. The investment comes in addition to TSMC's three fabrication plants
already in operation or under construction in Arizona and will represent thousands of additional
new jobs to the already existing 3,000 employees and a historic total investment of $165 billion.
TSMC is also piloting the State’s first registered apprenticeship program for semiconductors to
develop a skilled local workforce. There is a high demand for skilled workers in the region,
leading to competition and challenges in meeting labor needs for the new facilities.
Boeing manufactures defense aeronautics in Mesa, Arizona and employs more than 4,800
people and 570 suppliers in the State. Boeing currently has two certification programs to support
aerospace and defense manufacturing. Boeing's Technical Apprenticeship Program (BTAP)
focuses on technical skills for emerging and in-demand roles in the aerospace industry and their
IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Program, which offers hands-on training and classroom
instruction to develop skills in aerospace manufacturing and related fields.
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Lucid Motors moved to Arizona in 2022. The Arizona Commerce Authority took the
initiative to lead an effort to ensure that the State continues to produce highly-trained talent for
Lucid Motors and for other manufacturers in the region. In March 2024, the reported workforce
was 2,500, and in April 2025, Lucid acquired new facilities, hiring an additional 300 employees.
Participants enroll to earn Automated Industrial Technology stackable certificates and degrees,
all meeting the standards of the highly regarded National Institute of Metalworking Skills.
LG Energy Solutions has a significant presence in the automotive industry with in-
vehicle components and solutions, including in-vehicle displays, next generation batteries,
infotainment systems, and components for vehicles. LG Energy Solutions has over 10,000
employees in Queen Creek, AZ. LG Energy Solutions has become a global powerhouse in the
EV and energy storage system (ESS) battery sector. Lux Precision produces a wide range of
precision-machined parts and assemblies for various industries, including aerospace, defense,
medical, and electronics, using advanced technology such as CNC milling and turning. Lux
Precision also offers other services including precision assembly, and their capabilities include
both short-run prototypes and larger production runs. Although their employee count is no more
than 50 employees, there will be a need to train and hire more employees as the demand
increases. ADES has also identified numerous companies within Maricopa County, the largest
county in Arizona, as having a need for training in advanced manufacturing.
Advanced Manufacturing aligns with Arizona’s PY 2024 to 2027 State Plan, completed
in coordination with the LWDB/As to ensure that the workforce system is job-driven and
matches employers with skilled individuals. This requires States and local areas to enhance
coordination and partnerships with local entities and supportive service agencies for strengthened
service delivery. As noted in the State Plan, statewide manufacturing employment growth has
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continued to speed up in recent years, growing by an annualized rate of 2.1 percent from 2019 to
2022. From 2021-2023, manufacturing was expected to grow by 15,421 jobs (4.2 percent
annually). Arizona has established itself as a premier location for chip manufacturing in recent
years: the state has led the nation in chip investment since 2020 and has a current total of 115
chip-related companies. This aligns with the service areas Maricopa County (including City of
Phoenix) and Pinal County. In addition to federal investment from the CHIPS Act, Arizona’s
Manufacturing industry has been impacted by the Inflation Reduction Act—specifically, electric
vehicle manufacturing. From March 2023 to August 2023, Arizona’s total electric vehicle
investment and associated jobs increased from $3.7 billion and 7,600 jobs to $10.9 billion and
11,500 jobs. The areas that most represent the need in advanced manufacturing positions are in
the selected service areas below.
B. Service Area

The service areas included for the industry grant include:

1. Maricopa County (including City of Phoenix)
2. Pinal County

The three LWDB/As that are Maricopa County, City of Phoenix, and Pinal County have
been working on a regional approach with improved coordination and collaboration to focus on
the growing advanced manufacturing industry. As stated in the above section, the three
LWDB/As align with the selected advanced manufacturing employers that have an increase in
advanced manufacturing positions. The selected employers – TSMC, Boeing, Lucid, LG Energy
Solutions, and Lux Precision – reside within the selected LWDB/As. Additional advanced
manufacturing employers will be identified throughout the duration of the grant period of
performance.
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C. Program Goals
The targeted industry is advanced manufacturing in Maricopa County and Pinal County.
Initial employers include TSMC, Boeing, Lucid, LG Energy Solutions, and Lux Precision who
are located in the service areas where the three LWDB/As, Maricopa County, City of Phoenix,
and Pinal county, oversee workforce functions; with additional advanced manufacturing
employers identified during the project period. The proposed number of employers will be 25
and at least 1,110 participants. Skills gaps, aging workforce, competition for tech-savvy talent,
negative perceptions of manufacturing jobs, and the need to upskill workers for
automation/artificial intelligence are some workforce challenges faced by advanced
manufacturing employers. As shown in the WIOA State Plan, ADES, alongside the LWDB/As,
will continue to connect and identify employers that have a need to improve potential candidates
for training.
SECTION II – PROGRAM DESIGN

A. Implementation and Management Plan

ADES will utilize the LWDB/As to distribute training funds to employers in the
LWDB/As of City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, and Pinal County. These LWDB/As have a
strong alignment with TSMC, Boeing, Lucid, LG Energy Solutions, Lux Precision, and other
advanced manufacturing employers in their respective geographic areas. The City of Phoenix
assisted with the TSMC and created the first semiconductor-related Registered Apprenticeship
program. Additionally, City of Phoenix partners with Lux Precision and Grand Canyon
University to prepare the next generation of advanced manufacturing professionals. Maricopa
County, the most populous county in Arizona, has been a strong supporter of advanced
manufacturing and offers various programs and community college partnerships, including
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Boeing's commercial airplanes and defense systems training. Pinal County played an active role
in securing the partnership with Lucid Motors and further developed a partnership with Central
Arizona College to help ensure that Lucid has the trained workforce needed for expanding
operations in Arizona. Pinal County also partners with LG Energy Solutions for production and
automation needs. ADES works closely with the LWDB/As, and assists with outreach through
various media channels, such as the ARIZONA@WORK website and social media accounts, and
supports hiring events and other recruitment activities for advanced manufacturing professions.
ADES is responsible for performance reporting for U.S. DOL ETA grants. ADES uses
the Arizona Job Connection (AJC), Arizona’s job matching and labor market information system
hosted by America’s Job Link Alliance, to help with data gathering and upload to the Workforce
Integrated Performance System (WIPS). Employment and training outcomes will be provided
quarterly through the AJC, and timely reporting will be followed according to grant guidelines.
ADES is the State Workforce Agency that reports on Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) grants and collaborates with the local areas to ensure data is aligned to the geographic
areas. ADES uses Tableau software that allows the agency to see employment data in real time.
Arizona’s PY 2024 to 2027 State Plan, completed in coordination with the LWDB/As,
includes the goal to “foster business engagement strategies” that supports states and local areas
enhanced coordination and partnerships with local entities and supportive service agencies for
strengthened service delivery. This goal aligns with this funding opportunity.
ADES timelines follow the U.S. Department of Labor’s TEGL 02-25. ADES has
completed meetings with the LWDB/As with employers to prepare for training services to
participants. Grant oversight and communication with LWDB/As is coordinated by ADES. The
part time Business Services Representative will charge 30 percent of their time for the duration
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of the grant. The remaining administrative funding will be used for the LWDAs to cover staff
costs for data entry, monitoring of the programs, and reimbursement processing. ADES has also
set aside funding for performance reports creation in WIPS.
B. Project Implementation Strategies

1. Employer Engagement

a. Outreach and Recruitment

ADES, LWDB/As, and employers have begun discussing grant training requirements and
are planning a design to maximize grant outcomes to fill vacancies. Recent training programs
have been developed, and new training programs in advanced manufacturing will be developed
to help grow and advance the workforce in Arizona. Currently, the number of employees are
approximately 3,000 at TSMC, 4,800 at Boeing, 2,800 at Lucid, 10,000 at LG Energy Solutions,
and 50 at Lux Precision. ADES will leverage the support and connections to training
programs/community colleges with the LWDB/As, to increase employment and training
opportunities, and also to help mitigate the loss of employment. The established relationships
that the LWDB/As have with the community colleges is a critical pipeline to recruit and train
participants for selected employers.
Lucid needs new participants and also has approximately 60% of the workforce that
could benefit from advanced manufacturing training, which would upskill and further advance
their education to secure roles in leadership or in more technical roles. Much of the training
programs span technician pipeline programs, as well as incumbent worker training. Currently,
three apprenticeship programs are delivered with TSMC in partnership with the Community
Colleges and Northern Arizona University, plus a technician training program through Grand
Canyon University. TSMC needs over 700 technicians throughout the grant period of
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performance. Boeing is also in need of upcoming new employee talent and skilled workers for
the collaborative training program.
TSMC’s program includes newly created technician apprenticeship programs through
Estrella Mountain Community College, Northern Arizona University, Rio Salado College, Grand
Canyon University, and Western Maricopa Education Center. TSMC's decision to expand was
based on the opportunity to tap a local and diverse talent pipeline, and also to collaborate with a
world-class U.S. education system, to develop a more advanced semiconductor technology. LG
Energy Solutions most impactful training services are industrial maintenance, robotics, and PLC
programming. Lux Precision provides structured on the job training instruction in precision
manufacturing that produces critical parts for the aerospace, defence, and medical industry.
The average cost of training will be no more than $4,000 for all employers, which allows
a minimum of 1,110 participants to be served through the grant period of performance. The
number of participants is split between the LWDB/As, the number of participants may fluctuate
between the LWDB/As. The per-employer training cost reimbursement ceiling is $750,000. The
per-employee training costs reimbursement ceiling is $4,000. Reimbursement will be provided
in two performance-based payments following the training milestones of 1) training completion
by a participant and a certificate of completion is provided; and 2) when a participant has been
employed for more than 6 months and employment verification is provided. The training
reimbursement may cover up to 80% of the costs; however, if the participant does not achieve
employment in advanced manufacturing and only receives training completion, the
reimbursement rate will be 50%.

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LWDB/A
PARTICIPANT
S
REIMBURSEMENT -
TRAINING
COMPLETION
REIMBURSEMENT -
EMPLOYMENT FOR
6+ MONTHS AFTER
TRAINING
MAXIMUM
REIMBURSE
MENT
EMPLOYERS
City of Phoenix
370
$2,500
$1,500
$4,000
TSMC, Lux
Precision, other AM
Companies
Maricopa County
370
$2,500
$1,500
$4,000
Boeing, other AM
Companies
Pinal County
370
$2,500
$1,500
$4,000
Lucid, LG Energy
Solutions, other AM
Companies
Total
1,110
-
-
-
25 Employers
(projected)

b. Eligibility

ADES and the LWDB/As are in the process of completing a memorandum of
understanding that specifies criteria for ensuring employer eligibility. The LWDB/As and
employers have provided the specific training needs in advanced manufacturing. These
employers operate within the selected areas. Before an advanced manufacturing employer is
selected as a candidate, they must provide specifically to the LWDB/As what training will be
provided and the length of time of the training. Employers and LWDB/As agree that there is a
$4,000 max per employee training cost and a $750,000 per employer max. An employer must
provide a certificate of completion to receive the first 50 percent of training funds. Once a
participant has been employed for 6 months, the employer may be reimbursed the extra 30
percent, totalling 80 percent of the training cost. If an employer does not fit the criteria and
definition of an advanced manufacturing employer, they will not be eligible. A documented
description of the training is needed and will be vetted through ADES to ensure it meets the
definition of advanced manufacturing and resides in the selected areas. The LWDB/As and
ADES utilize the Arizona Job Connection for data entry and communication regarding grant
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participants. This allows for administrative access in real time and accessibility for quarterly
report creation.
c. Selection

ADES has connected identified employers with the LWDB/As, including TSMC, Boeing,
Lucid, LG Energy Solutions, and Lux Precision. Additional advanced manufacturing employers
will be identified by the LWDB/As that have expertise and knowledge of the employers that
operate in their areas. The employer must provide the type of training, length of time to complete
the training, what certificate will be achieved, and if the training resulted in employment. The
employer has to provide training in advanced manufacturing and must be applied to an advanced
manufacturing position. The employer must agree to the reimbursement policy and sign a
memorandum of understanding with the LWDB/As. Many employers train in cohorts and others
may train on a rolling basis. These needs will be identified and provided based on the guidance
of the grant terms. The funding will be divided evenly among the three LWDB/As to provide
training funds to employers in their areas.
2. Employer-Driven Training

TSMC, Boeing, Lucid, LG Energy Solutions, Lux Precision, and other advanced
manufacturing companies meet the Industry-Driven Skills Training grant eligibility criteria: 1)
operate within the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, and Pinal County service delivery areas,
2) meet Arizona's in-demand industry needs as illustrated by labor market analysis, 3) have
committed to engaging with the LWDB/As to support this grant and the reporting requirements,
and 4) have an established partnership with the targeted LWDB/As that will foster developing
new training strategies. ADES is able to monitor and manage the desired outcomes through the
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AJC shared database and applying lean principles through results driven, continuous
improvement management.
Programs that involve advanced manufacturing engineering, lean manufacturing,
industrial maintenance, robotics, programmable logic controller, or quality assurance systems
would provide the most impact for the automotive and technology industry needs. In addition
Aircraft Composite (Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, etc.) Fabrication and Aircraft Electrical Wire
Bundle Fabrication/Assembly have been identified as needed training opportunities.
TSMC Arizona unveiled a first-of-its-kind semiconductor-industry focused Registered
Technician Apprenticeship for Facilities Technicians. This program was sponsored by the City
of Phoenix and supported with classroom curriculum co-developed with Maricopa Community
Colleges. The first cohort started as TSMC Arizona full-time employees in April 2025, and those
individuals are now earning their on-the-job training hours and attending courses at Estrella
Mountain Community College. The estimated time to complete an apprenticeship is 24 months,
with opportunities to pursue stackable credentials and an optional associates degree. Once all
three TSMC Arizona advanced-manufacturing fabrication plants are fully operational in
Phoenix, its local workforce will be nearly 6,000 people, which will include thousands of
technicians. TSMC Arizona is partnering with these educational institutions to recruit and hire
nearly 130 new apprentices and trainees in 2025. That is in addition to the hundreds of open
positions for its Phoenix operation.
Boeing partners with Arizona's Maricopa Community Colleges system, particularly Mesa
Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, to offer customized boot camps
for training in aerospace manufacturing skills, such as electrical harness wiring and aviation
sheetmetal fabrication.
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Lucid Motors' training partners in Arizona include Central Arizona College, where the
Drive48 program helps train workers in robotics and advanced manufacturing, and the Arizona
Commerce Authority, which partners with Lucid to foster education and workforce development
programs. The new production facility is projected to supply over 2,000 jobs.
Lux Precision provides structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) and instruction in precision
advanced manufacturing producing critical parts for the aerospace, defense, and medical
industries. The program delivers a minimum of 12 weeks / 120 hours to a maximum of 280 hours
of structured hands-on training with evaluation through a defined checklist. Classroom
instruction is provided by Grand Canyon University at their tuition rate, complementing the OJT
with coursework in CNC machining, math, and communication. Lux anticipates enrolling over
70 employees in the first year and over 300 employees in the next four years (a mix of new hires
and incumbent workers). LG Energy Solutions training programs include industrial maintenance,
robotics, and PLC programming, and is projecting a need for 30 incumbent workers and 300 new
hires.
3. Employer Participation

a. Reimbursement Terms

Once a participant has been determined as eligible for training, employers must follow
the guidance given for reimbursing a participant. The training cannot exceed $4,000 or 80
percent of the total training costs. A certificate of completion is required in order to provide the
first 50 percent of reimbursement. In order to receive the full 80 percent, verification of
employment is required, whether provided by the employer or verified from the LWDB/As. If
the participant is an incumbent worker, documentation of progression with a promotion or higher
pay is required.
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Action
Reimbursement Rate
Employer communicates with LWDB/As that training has started;
participant record documented in AJC
0%
Participant certificate of completion is uploaded into AJC; notes
recorded AJC
50%
Participant employment retention for 6 months is recorded in AJC
80%

An employer cannot exceed $750,000 of total training funds. ADES will not have a tiered
rate among the employers as there is only one focus on advanced manufacturing. Employers are
selected based on a first come first serve as the demand for training is needed. Employers will
agree to providing necessary data of participants before the training begins. If this information is
not provided, the participant cannot be reimbursed for training funds. Additionally, employers
understand that training funds are solely for training and not any other purposes such as
supportive services. Training needs are identified from the LWDB/As and communication with
employers to provide participant information and reason that training is being requested.

b. Strategies for Minimizing Paperwork

Since ADES and the LWDB/As both use the Arizona Job Connection database, input of
participant information will be accessible for reporting purposes without the burden of additional
steps for paperwork. The LWDB/As have experience with inputting WIOA grants and will
retrieve participant information for the Industry Grant participants similarly, but with the
additional required data for the industry grant. The PIRL and Narrative reports can run without
roadblocks or additional paperwork needed. Communication via the Arizona Job Connection
simplifies the employer process for providing information to the LWDB/As. Updates to
participant information and progress can be added to the AJC and seen in real time. Timely
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automatic reminders help with any progress made, or when the completion of training or
employment is achieved, will be accessible and inputted without additional steps involved.
4. Employer Oversight and Monitoring

ADES is working on establishing Memorandum of Understandings for grant operations
that will be used as a standard for the LWDB/As and employers. This will help establish the
requirements in advance to employers. ADES will create standard work before enrollment of
participants occurs with the employers. ADES uses the Arizona Management System (AMS),
which is a government-wide approach to achieve goals through continuous improvement, goal-
setting, and investing in people. Open communication with LWDB/As and employers will occur
on a monthly basis. The guidelines will allow the monitoring of employers before any
enrollment occurs to minimize mistakes that may cause additional paperwork. The Business
Service Representative will streamline the standard work to the LWDB/As.
SECTION III – CAPACITY AND RESOURCES

A. Staffing Plan

ADES has selected an existing Business Service Representative that will dedicate 30
percent of his time for the duration of the grant. Kevin Miles, Business Service Representative
will communicate with the LWDB/As, and employers as appropriate, to assure compliance and
regulations will be met. The LWDB/As will be the main point of contact with the employers, but
Mr. Miles will be available to support where necessary. In coordination with the Grant Manager,
Michael Moss, Mr. Miles will conduct monthly meetings with LWDB/As and employers to
communicate updates, answer grant related questions, monitor performance, and collect
information for the quarterly narrative reports. Mr. Miles will work closely with the Grant
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Manager when the U.S. DOL is in need of information. The Grant Manager charges are included
in the indirect cost line in the Budget Narrative. The Grants Manager is the main point of contact
to the Federal Project Officer but does not directly charge the grant.
B. Subrecipients and Partners

The image below depicts the grant oversight and relationship between ADES and the
LWDB/As with the employers. ADES will partner with the LWBD/As who will engage with the
employers for training workers in advanced manufacturing jobs.

The Pinal County Workforce Development Board (PCWDB) is a business-driven
partnership that connects job seekers and employers in Pinal County through a network of
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services called ARIZONA@WORK. It focuses on talent development, creates regional strategic
plans, and provides a variety of resources, including resume help, career assessments, and
business services for recruiting and retention.
The Maricopa County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) assists the Board of
Supervisors with strategic planning, oversight, and evaluation of local workforce development
programs to support job seekers and employers. The MCWDB brokers relationships with key
partners like businesses, educators, and labor groups to create a strong workforce system that
connects job-seekers with career opportunities and employers with skilled talent, all under the
umbrella of ARIZONA@WORK. Services include job training, career counseling, and support
for specific populations like adults, youth, and dislocated workers.
The City of Phoenix Workforce Development Board's mission is to provide opportunities
for individuals, businesses, and the community to grow and prosper, in line with the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act. It acts as a strategic leader, collaborating with partners to
optimize services, expand economic development, and increase participation in the workforce
system. The Workforce Development Division implements these goals by providing services
such as career assessments, training, and job search support, operating the ARIZONA@WORK
City of Phoenix Adult and Dislocated Worker programs.

C. Leveraged Resources

ADES does not have a budget for leveraged resources, but will be utilizing the existing
infrastructure of the LWDB/As and their relationships with employers.
SECTION IV – EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

A. Key Indicator Targets
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Key Indicator
Target
Total number of participating employers
25
Total number of participants who will receive training that is
reimbursed with grant funds
1,110

B. Performance Management Strategy

Employers will be required to provide participant data to the LWDB/As. Data is inputted
into the AJC that allows ADES to view data and submit quarterly reports. Before a participant is
selected to receive training funds, they will be in contact with the LWDB/As that will input their
information in AJC and add any relevant notes as to the time it will take to complete training,
when the projected employment will begin, and when retention is achieved. The AJC will
automatically provide formatted data that allows ADES to submit quarterly reports. Any errors
will be reviewed and communicated to assure they are resolved. These reports will allow ADES
to oversee the progress with the submitted timeline and focus on achieving the metrics by end of
the period of performance.
ADES has reviewed the PIRL schema and will include them in a specialized report via
WIPS. Arizona utilizes the AJC in conjunction with AJLA to create these reports with specific
outcomes. ADES already provides the WIOA PIRL reports and has set aside a small amount of
funding (in budget narrative) to account for the funds needed to create a report with specific
outcomes. The Industry grant metrics will be reportable via the existing AJC structure and all
elements will be reportable through the existing AJLA processes.
AJC is supported by America’s Job Link Alliance-Technical Support (AJLA–TS) and
provides intuitive, integrated information, technology solutions, and exceptional technical support
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to the State and to local workforce agencies. This includes labor exchange, employment services,
demographic information, case management, Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth programs,
and reporting functions. AJC is used to track and report ADES’ existing indicators of performance
and specific goals, and will be used to track performance under this grant.
SECTION V – PAST DEMONSTRATION OF INNOVATION IN WORKFORCE
TRAINING

ADES has successfully completed the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grant
(#2360AP000004), which concluded on June 30, 2025. With established partnerships with
training partners and the LWDB/As in Arizona, ADES set forth goals each year to achieve grant
participant outcomes. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024), ADES set the
goal to add 50 apprentices but achieved 1,683 apprentices. In FY 2025 (July 1, 2024 to June 30,
2025) the goal was to add 200 apprentices but ADES achieved 609 apprentices.3
ADES has been able to build capacity and train staff to perform outreach in all key
industries throughout the State of Arizona. ADES has hosted accelerators with industry
associations, connected on a regular basis with the career and educational programs, and
increased opportunities and access to quality registered apprenticeship programs through
continued collaboration with the LWDB/As. ADES hosted a Registered Apprenticeship Summit
in April 2025, with over 220 attendees from across the State, including representatives from the
LWDB/As, employers in targeted industries, community organizations, registered apprenticeship
sponsors, and non-profit organizations.
ADES overcame initial challenges in outreaching to targeted areas by partnering with
companies to assist in completing outreach and advertising targeting career seekers and

3 https://www.apprenticeship.gov/data-and-statistics/apprentices-by-state-dashboard
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employers. Marketing videos were developed and displayed on the ADES website and on
YouTube to showcase how to attract potential participants and employers. From this effort alone,
ADES has been able to connect with over 60 employers seeking Registered Apprenticeships as a
workforce solution, in-person and virtually.
ADES partners with seven of the 12 Arizona LWDB/As to provide registered
apprenticeships, paid training, and supportive services to job seekers. ADES has strong
partnerships with the City of Phoenix, Maricopa County, and Pinal County to support advanced
manufacturing. ADES partnered with the City of Phoenix LWDB/A and TSMC to register the first
semiconductor-related apprenticeship program which will also allow other semiconductor
employers to join. ADES and the Maricopa County LWDB/A will continue to conduct
Apprenticeship Accelerators in advanced manufacturing to increase participants. ADES and Pinal
County LWDB/A conduct outreach on apprenticeship programs, using venues such as town halls,
regional partnership meetings, and community college meetings.

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Attachment D. Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Abstract
Template

Grant Information
Organization Name:

Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES)
Organization Location (State):

Arizona
Project Title/Name:

Industry Grant
Award Amount:

$5,000,000
Leveraged Amount (if
applicable):

N/A
Key Project Parameters
Service Area:

Pinal County and Maricopa County (including City of
Phoenix)
Target Industries, Sectors, and
Occupations:

Advanced Manufacturing in Arizona
Anticipated Workers to be
Served (incumbent workers
and/or newly hired workers):

1,110 participants that are incumbent workers and newly
hired workers
Project Scope and Expected Outcomes
Project Summary:

ADES plans to focus on advanced manufacturing with
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC),
Lucid Motors, LG Energy Solutions, Lux Precision
Manufacturing, Boeing, and other advanced
manufacturing companies. Subrecipients are the Local
Workforce Development Boards/Areas (LWDB/As) for
Maricopa County, Pinal County, and City of Phoenix that
partner with the employers. ADES will utilize already
established advanced manufacturing with LWDB/As and
local training partners to advance employment
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opportunities and create new advanced manufacturing
jobs as there is a high demand with the employers in their
respective areas. ADES will operate the grant with a
designated part time Business Services Representative
that will charge 30 percent of their time for the duration
of the grant. The remaining administrative funding will be
used for the LWDAs to cover staff costs for data entry,
monitoring of the programs, and reimbursement
processing. ADES has also set aside funding for
performance reports creation in WIPS. ADES will use the
LWDB/As to help identify and select employers who will
participate. Identified employers have established training
programs with the LWDB/As that meet the need of
advanced manufacturing. ADES will meet with the
LWDB/As and employers monthly to review progress.
Participating Employers (if
known):

Employer in the advanced manufacturing industry:
TSMC, Lucid Motors, LG Energy Solutions, Lux Precision
Manufacturing, Boeing, and other advanced
manufacturing companies. Cost of training maximum is
$4,000
Terms for Training Cost
Reimbursement:

Must not exceed 80% of the total cost of training. This
amount may be achieved after training is completed by
the participants at 50 percent and when the participants
has retained his or her job post six months at 80 percent.
A certificate of completion of training is needed and job
verification is needed to receive the training funds. There
are no tiered training reimbursements. Employers are
strictly advanced manufacturing companies and must
train in the industry. ADES is establishing Memorandum of
Understandings with the LWDB/As and the LWDB/As with
their respective employers. Grant terms are listed in the
agreements with partners.
Per-Employer Reimbursement
Ceiling:
$750,000 per employer
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Per-Employee Reimbursement
Ceiling:

$4,000 per employee (applied consistently with all
employers)
Target Number of Participating
Employers:

25 employers
Target Number of Participants
Who Will Receive Training That
Is Reimbursed with Grant
Funds:
1,110 participants
Key Project Contributors and Contacts
Grant Partner and Subrecipient
Names and Roles (if applicable;
include employer partners, if
known):

Three Local Workforce Development Boards/Areas
(LWDB/As):
Pinal County (LWDB/A)
Maricopa County (LWDB/A)
City of Phoenix (LWDB/A)
Employers: TSMC, Lucid Motors, LG Energy Solutions, Lux
Precision Manufacturing, Boeing, and other advanced
manufacturing companies
Main Grant Point(s) of Contact:

Kevin Miles, Business Service Representative,
kmiles@azdes.gov
Michael Moss, Grants Manager, michaelmoss@azdes.gov
Anna Hunter, Assistant Director, ahunter@azdes.gov
Public Contact Information:

Kevin Miles, Business Service Representative,
kmiles@azdes.gov
Michael Moss, Grants Manager, michaelmoss@azdes.gov
Anna Hunter, Assistant Director, ahunter@azdes.gov

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Attachment B. Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program Project Implementation
Timeline Template
The period of performance is 45 months.
Grant Period of Performance: October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029

Use this template to develop a project implementation timeline. Provide an entry under each column for the grant phase identified. An example has been
provided for the Project Planning Phase as a reference for completing the template. To assist you with completing the template, there are examples of
the types of activities that may be categorized under each grant phase. You should include only activities that are relevant to your project, and that may
include items that are not listed as examples.
GRANT
MONTHS
DATES
COVERED

•
Solidify and finalize the project
design
•
Develop all project components
•
Finalize the Statement of Work
(SOW) package
Grants Manager
Business Services
Representative
•
Program design
finalized
•
Submit SOW package
to DOL/ETA
•
SOW Approval
Received
•
Submit SOW
package to DOL
by January 2,
2026
•
Approval
received no
later than
January 23,
2026
2-4
Nov 1
2025 to
Jan 1
2025
Grant Start-Up and
Implementation
Gather staff responsible for Pinal County,
Maricopa County, and City of Phoenix to
discuss grant awards and details of
duties.Establish Monthly Meetings with
Local Workforce Development
Boards/Areas (LWDB/As) as duties are
assigned.
Grants Manager
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff

Establish a monthly
Cadence for meetings
Beginning Nov 2025
to end of grant Jan
2029
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GRANT
MONTHS
DATES
COVERED

GRANT PHASE
Phases have been
identified below. Sample
text for the Project
Planning Phase and
activity examples for each
phase have been included
– adjust and expand
where applicable. Note
that phases may overlap
grant months.
ACTIVITIES
Identify the activities that will take place.
Below are examples which should be
replaced with specific strategies
identified in the Project Narrative.
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY(IES)
Identify who or what
entity is responsible
for each activity.
MILESTONES
Identify important
milestones that
correspond to key
activities
TIMELINE
Identify dates
covered by each
activity with dates
to achieve the
milestones noted.
2-4
Nov 1 to
Jan 1
2026
Grant Start-Up and
Implementation
Creation of Contracts/agreements with
the 3 LWDB/S
Grants Manager
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Create draft contracts for
review
Beginning Nov 2025
to Jan 2026
4
Jan 30
2026
Grant Start-Up and
Implementation
Training provided to LWDB/A staff for
data entry into Arizona Job Connection,
related to performance reporting.
Grants Manager
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Provide Training with
ADES database, Arizona
Job Connection, where
the industry grant has
been created
Jan 30, 2026
4
Jan 30
2026
Grant Start-Up and
Implementation
Begin to identify upcoming participants
that are involved in industry related
training
Grants Manager
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Communication has been
established with the
LWDB/As and identified
employers.
Jan 30, 2026
5
Feb 28,
2026
Grant Start-Up and
Implementation
LWDB/A feedback and finalized
Memorandum of Understandings
Grants Manager
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Review contracts
Feb 28, 2026
6
March 31,
2026
Grant Start-Up and
Implementation
Complete agreements with advanced
manufacturing employers
Grants Manager
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Execute Contracts with
LWBD/As and Employers
March 31, 2026
7
April 1,
2026
Employer Outreach,
Recruitment, and
Selection
Examples
•
Begin identification of participants
with already identified employers
TSMC, Lucid Motors, LG Energy
Solutions, Lux Precision
Manufacturing, and Boeing
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
TSMC, Lucid Motors, LG
Energy Solutions, Lux
Precision Manufacturing,
and Boeing are employers
that have been previously
April 1, 2026
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GRANT
MONTHS
DATES
COVERED

identified with LWBD/As
established partnerships
7
April 1,
2026
Employer Outreach,
Recruitment, and
Selection
Outreach to additional advanced
manufacturing employers
Assessment of employer eligibility

Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers not identified
in the narrative that have
an advanced
manufacturing
component in the training
April 1, 2026

8
April 1,
2026
Employer Monitoring and
Reporting
•
Identification of applicable training
or evaluation of proposed training
•
Connecting employers and training
programs, as needed
•
Communicating expectations

Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Reiterate contracts and
discuss in monthly
meetings expectations.
Identify further training,
whether provided by the
U.S. DOL or Technical
Assistance teams.
Identified employers
should have received
training with LWDB/As
and ADES before
enrolling an individual
eligible for training funds.
April 1, 2026
8
April 30,
2026
Employer Monitoring and
Reporting
•
Information/data collection
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Establish employer
communication once the
participant is identified.
Discuss with ADES and
LWDB/As and how to
enroll in the Arizona Job
Connection
April 30, 2026
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GRANT
MONTHS
DATES
COVERED

GRANT PHASE
Phases have been
identified below. Sample
text for the Project
Planning Phase and
activity examples for each
phase have been included
– adjust and expand
where applicable. Note
that phases may overlap
grant months.
ACTIVITIES
Identify the activities that will take place.
Below are examples which should be
replaced with specific strategies
identified in the Project Narrative.
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY(IES)
Identify who or what
entity is responsible
for each activity.
MILESTONES
Identify important
milestones that
correspond to key
activities
TIMELINE
Identify dates
covered by each
activity with dates
to achieve the
milestones noted.
8
April 30,
2026
Employer Monitoring and
Reporting
•
Documentation of employer activity
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Employers will be
providing information to
LWDB/As for quarterly
reporting
April 30, 2026
8
April 30,
2026
Employer Monitoring and
Reporting
•
Participant eligibility verification and
enrollment in training
•
Collect participant data and track
progress through employers
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Employers will be
providing information to
LWDB/As for quarterly
reporting
April 30, 2026
9
May 15,
2026
Employer Monitoring and
Reporting
Report participant progress to DOL
Monitor adherence to reimbursement
terms
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Quarterly Narrative and
Performance reports
submitted for the first
time
May 15, 2026
9-45
May 15,
2026 to
June 30,
2029
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
•
Tracking of progress toward
completion
•
Collect milestone data and
document achievement
•
Report milestone achievement to
DOL
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Quarterly reports
submitted each quarter
Identify key material in
narrative reports
Record the number of
participants and
employers
May 15, 2026 to
June 30, 2029
9-45
May 15,
2026 to
June 30,
2029
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
Establish communication for issuing
training payments once participants
complete training
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Training participants will
either be beginning or in
process with their
training. ADES along with
the LWDB/As will
establish the process,
solidify entry of
participant data, and
review MOUs that have
been completed
June 1, 2026 to June
30, 2029
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GRANT
MONTHS
DATES
COVERED

GRANT PHASE
Phases have been
identified below. Sample
text for the Project
Planning Phase and
activity examples for each
phase have been included
– adjust and expand
where applicable. Note
that phases may overlap
grant months.
ACTIVITIES
Identify the activities that will take place.
Below are examples which should be
replaced with specific strategies
identified in the Project Narrative.
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY(IES)
Identify who or what
entity is responsible
for each activity.
MILESTONES
Identify important
milestones that
correspond to key
activities
TIMELINE
Identify dates
covered by each
activity with dates
to achieve the
milestones noted.
10-45
July 1,
2026 to
July 30,
2026
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
•
Distribute training costs
•
Distribute funds, as appropriate
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Upon completion of
training, employers will
receive their first
percentage and then the
remaining amount once
the participant is
employed for 6 months
(no more than 80 percent
of the training costs).
LWDA/As and employers
will communicate
processes in monthly
meetings and continue to
add participants as new
training starts. Already
established training that
LWDA/S have will
continue as availability is
identified.
July 1, 2026 to June
30, 2029
10-45
July 1,
2026 to
July 30,
2026
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
•
Track per-employee and per-
employer funds paid
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Participants will be
tracked as training
continues and
employment monitored
that will be inputted into
quarterly 9130 reports
July 1, 2026 to June
30, 2029
14
November
2026
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
Achieve 200 participants
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
ADES will have estimated
200 participants with 6
employers participating
November 2026
Attachment 2

GRANT
MONTHS
DATES
COVERED

•
Self-assessment to evaluate program
effectiveness and responsiveness to
employer needs
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
ADES will internally
evaluate Industry
program progress bi-
annually and identify
potential road blocks and
successes
December 1, 2026
to June 30, 2029
26
November
2027
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
Achieve 400 participants
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
ADES will have estimated
400 participants with 10
employers participating
November 2027
38
November
2028
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
Achieve 900 participants
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
ADES will have estimated
900 participants with 20
employers participating
November 2028
39
December
2028
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
Maintain relationships with employers
for future training assistance
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
ADES and the LWDB/As
will continue
communication and
assistance with
employers to determine
methods of future
training services
December 2028
45
June 30,
2029
Employer Reimbursement
Phase
Achieve 1,110 participants
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
ADES will have estimated
1,110 participants with 25
employers participating
June 30, 2029
45-45
June 30,
2029
Grant Close-Out

•
Staff off-boarding
•
Sustainability efforts
•
Final reports
Business Services
Representative
LWDB/A Staff
Employers
Business Service
Representative will
continue tasks with
remaining participants
until they are completed.
June 30, 2029
Attachment 2

GRANT
MONTHS
DATES
COVERED

Attachment 2