Pay-for-Performance
Part of Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program

JFF Pay-for-Performance — AI, Semiconductor, and Nuclear Infrastructure

$40 million, four-year incentive program for Registered Apprenticeship sponsors training people in the occupations that build and maintain artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and nuclear energy infrastructure.

Overview

Jobs for the Future leads this national pay-for-performance effort with eight industry and apprenticeship partners: Apprenticeship Alliance, the Center for Energy Workforce Development, Global Electronics Association, Independent Electrical Contractors, JobForward, NIICA, NextFlex, and the University of Cincinnati.

JFF will open the program to Registered Apprenticeship sponsors nationwide and provide support to employers launching or expanding programs. Until a full application is live, use the interest form.

Opens on: October 1, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are Registered Apprenticeship program sponsors whose apprentices are placed in occupations tied to building and maintaining infrastructure for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and nuclear energy.

Use of funds

Incentive payments to RAP sponsors for verified hiring, retention, and progression. At least 85% of the federal award is intended to flow to sponsors.

Application

Express interest now. JFF expects to open sponsor applications as implementation proceeds in fall 2026.

Other resources

Headquarters
50 Milk Street, 17th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109
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Status
Coming SoonOpens October 1, 2026
Geography
Amount
national administrator award; per-apprentice amount forthcoming
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