Registered Apprenticeship Expansion and Tax Credit Opportunities
Funding Amount
Up to $4,800 per qualified apprentice (MA Registered Apprentice Tax Credit)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Registered Apprenticeship Expansion and Tax Credit Opportunities
Funder: MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board (MHHCWB) in partnership with MA Division of Apprenticeship Standards
Geographic Scope: Massachusetts, with focus on Hampden County
Program Focus:
Target Industries:
Target Audience: Employers
Award Components:
1. Registered Apprenticeship Grants: Support for sponsoring workers/new hires as RAs
2. Massachusetts Registered Apprentice Tax Credit (RATC): Up to $4,800 per qualified apprentice in technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
Recent Award: MHHCWB received $217,500 to train and place 30 registered apprentices in health care, manufacturing, and behavioral health
Administering Agencies:
Contact Information: Melissa Scibelli at mscibelli@masshirehcwb.com
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. For Registered Apprenticeship Grants through MHHCWB:
- Contact: Melissa Scibelli at mscibelli@masshirehcwb.com
- Discuss sponsoring existing workers or new hires as Registered Apprentices
- Work with MHHCWB and MA Division of Apprenticeship Standards to initiate approved apprenticeships
2. For Massachusetts Registered Apprentice Tax Credit (RATC):
- Eligible sectors: Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing
- Download application information at: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-a-registered-apprentice-tax-credit-ratc
- Follow state application process
- Potential credit: Up to $4,800 per qualified apprentice
3. General Information:
- Contact MA Division of Apprenticeship Standards: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-apprentice-standards
- For MHHCWB-specific grant opportunities: Contact Melissa Scibelli
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