Apprenticeship funding in Minnesota

Find grants, tax credits, and other state and federal funding available to support apprenticeship.
Geographic outline of Minnesota
2 opportunities

$3,500 per apprentice for Registered Apprenticeship sponsors hiring auto, collision, and truck service technicians — $2,500 after 90 days on the job and $1,000 at nine months. Backed by a $25 million, four-year DOL pay-for-performance award.

Transports Logistics
Eligibility
Program SponsorsEmployerBusiness
Type
FederalGrantPay-for-Performance
Geography
Nationwide
Sponsor incentive$3,500 per apprentice ($2,500 at 90 days, $1,000 at 9 months)

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
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