Announcing Virginia Works&rsquo\; HIRED Apprenticeship Fund! Are you interested in creating new Registered Apprenticeship programs or scaling already established programs? If so\, you can apply here for funds that will cover training and other related expenses for up to two net new apprentices.
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\nThe HIRED Apprenticeship Fund incentivizes employers like you to start or expand Registered Apprenticeship in the teacher education\, early childhood education\, clean energy\, care economy\, healthcare\, advanced manufacturing\, and repair and maintenance. Funds can be used for training and education costs as well as to supplement supportive services (transportation\, childcare\, uniforms\, etc.) for new apprentices. More details on allowable costs are included in the FAQs below.
\nRegistered Apprenticeship is a proven model &mdash\; creating strong talent pipelines\, retaining talent\, fostering loyalty and innovation. It is the ultimate &ldquo\;earn while you learn&rdquo\; model\, combining two key components &mdash\; on-the-job training and classroom learning. Registered Apprenticeship provides a structured program tailored to meet the specific needs of your industry\, while providing each apprentice with a nationally recognized credential upon completion of the program.