New Jersey employers starting or expanding USDOL Registered Apprenticeship programs can be reimbursed up to 50% of new apprentices' wages (max $12,000 per apprentice) plus training costs. LOI due Nov 27, 2026; application due Dec 4, 2026.
GAINS funds New Jersey employers and other sponsors developing new, or expanding existing, USDOL Registered Apprenticeship programs. Contracts are cost-reimbursement and can reimburse employers up to 50% of a new apprentice's hourly wage (at least $18.00/hour, up to 40 hours a week for up to 52 weeks), not to exceed $12,000 per apprentice, plus related technical instruction and program costs; up to $6 million is available in Round 1. Letters of intent are due by noon November 27, 2026 and applications by noon December 4, 2026.
Any employer based in New Jersey or with a New Jersey presence
Also open to workforce intermediary sponsors, employer/trade associations, labor organizations, schools, colleges, nonprofits, workforce boards, economic development organizations and governments
Programs must be registered (or expanding) with the U.S. Department of Labor in approved apprenticeable occupations
Apprentices must be New Jersey residents employed full-time, starting at no less than $18.00 an hour
Apprentices may not be charged any fees, tuition, materials or other program costs
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