The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is offering $150,000 in funding to help offset the initial start-up costs of developing new Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
Employers, registered apprenticeship sponsors and education or training providers are encouraged to apply for the Start Today Incentive. Up to 15 awards in the amount of $10,000 each are available. 100% of this incentive is financed with dollars from the US Department of Labor.
A letter or email of intent must be submitted by Wednesday (June 15, 2022). Applications will be accepted through July 20, 2022.
State Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman says apprenticeships give people opportunities to experience new jobs and expand the workforce in high-demand career fields. She says registered apprenticeships provide a unique combination of structured learning with on-the-job training from an assigned mentor. Businesses drive the curriculum and requirements to ensure the apprentice develops the exact skills needed.
Hultman says there’s a pool of untapped workers, such as youth or older workers, ready to learn new skills. She says now is a great time for businesses to take advantage of this opportunity.
Start Today Incentive recipients will also receive ongoing technical assistance from DLR to register or expand programs with the US Department of Labor and connect with available resources to support inclusive apprenticeships.
To download the application, instructions and key factor incentives, visit StartTodaySD.com.
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