HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte on Monday announced the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program (MRAP), administered by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), reported record participation in 2025, reinforcing its role as a key driver of workforce development in the 406 JOBS initiative.
According to an annual report on the Registered Apprenticeship Program released Monday by DLI, in 2025, MRAP supported 3,464 active apprenticeships across 65 in-demand occupations, marking the highest participation level in program history. Apprentices are training in high-demand fields including construction, healthcare, technology, and childcare, with roles such as registered nurses, computer programmers, and barbers.
Over the past three years, program growth has continued statewide with more than 900 new apprenticeships launched annually. Today, 814 Montana employers participate in MRAP, a 33 percent increase over the past decade.
