WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release: * * * Advances administration's efforts to expand apprenticeships, strengthen workforce * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its award of $99.3 million in grants to 71 organizations in 31 states to provide training and employment services in its continuing effort to expand access to Registered Apprenticeships, prepare young workers for quality jobs and e  more