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. Sponsors apply through the industry listings below.
Workforce InnovationManufacturingTechnologyEnergy
Eligibility
Program SponsorsApprenticeship IntermediariesState Workforce AgenciesEducational Institutions
Type
FederalGrantPay-for-Performance
Geography
Nationwide
Sponsor incentiveNot yet announced