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RI Non-Traditional Apprenticeship Incentive

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
About the Grant

The Non-Traditional Apprenticeship Incentive Program provides employers with an incentive payment of $1,000 per non-trade apprentice hired and registered after the completion of the required probationary period.

Employers are eligible for up to $5,000 in monetary incentives per calendar year and may collect no more than $1,000 for each unique apprentice.

NOTE: Non-traditional apprenticeships are apprenticeships that are registered with the Department of Labor and Training that are outside of the construction trades. The required probationary period is a standard that established as part of the apprenticeship approval process and will vary based on the apprenticeship model.

State and Industry
Ownership Categories
Grant Amount:

Up to $5,000

Application Deadline:

Rolling

Notes

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