National incentives for Registered Apprenticeship sponsors training people for the occupations that build and maintain AI, semiconductor, and nuclear energy infrastructure. Jobs for the Future received a $40 million federal award. The per-apprentice sponsor payment is not yet confirmed, and formal applications are not open.
EnergyEmerging TechnologiesTechnology
EligibilityProgram SponsorsEmployerBusiness
TypeFederalGrantPay-for-Performance
Sponsor incentiveNot yet announced
USDOL ETA awarded five cooperative agreements totaling nearly $162 million so national administrators can pay Registered Apprenticeship sponsors as apprentices hit verified retention and progression milestones. Applications to be an administrator closed April 3, 2026. The five sponsor incentive programs are announced and are not yet open for formal applications.
DefenseShipbuilding/MaritimeEnergyEmerging Technologies
EligibilityProgram SponsorsApprenticeship IntermediariesState Workforce AgenciesEducational Institutions
TypeFederalGrantPay-for-Performance
Sponsor incentiveNot yet announced