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Registered Apprenticeship Incentive

Idaho Workforce Development Council (WDC)Closes Jun 30, 2027(253 days left)Up to $10,000

Summary

Idaho employers training new or newly promoted employees through a DOL Registered Apprenticeship (paying $12+/hour and offering health benefits) can be reimbursed up to $1,000 per apprentice per year, up to $10,000 per year.

About this grant

Reimburses Idaho employers for the extraordinary costs of running a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program. Employers can receive up to $1,000 per apprentice per year for the length of the apprenticeship, with no more than $10,000 per employer per year, paid after RAPIDS verifies at least 500 hours of on-the-job training. Applications are open until June 30, 2027.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses

Idaho employers using a registered apprenticeship program to train new or newly promoted employees

Entry-level wage no lower than $12 per hour

Training must be through a Registered Apprenticeship with the US Department of Labor (evidence of registration required)

Employer must provide a health benefit plan

Only Idaho taxable full-time, non-seasonal employees are eligible for reimbursement

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Apprenticeship

Money can be used for

  • Training
  • Apprenticeship

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