U.S. Department of Labor Launches $6,000 Incentive Payments for Apprenticeship Sponsors

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Date: November 2026 The U.S. Department of Labor has officially opened application portals for the Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program. Registered Apprenticeship sponsors nationwide can now apply for direct incentive fund payments of up to $6,000 for each new apprentice. This funding is designed to help employers hire and retain new apprentices, reduce barriers to employer […]