Apprenticeships

Build a Skilled and Loyal Team:

Develop a workforce equipped with the specific skills your business needs, fostering loyalty and dedication.

Cost-Effective Talent Development:

Reduce hiring costs by cultivating talent from within, providing a sustainable solution for your workforce needs.

Enhanced Employee Retention:

Invest in your team's growth to increase job satisfaction and, consequently, improve employee retention rates.

Cultivate a Success-Driven Culture:

Create a workplace culture committed to success and continuous improvement through apprenticeship initiatives.

On-the-Job Learning and Mentorship:

Facilitate hands-on learning experiences and mentorship opportunities, ensuring practical skill development.

Unlock Tax Credits:

Access valuable tax credits by participating in apprenticeship programs, providing additional financial incentives.

Industry-Recognized Credentials:

Equip your workforce with industry-recognized credentials, enhancing their professional qualifications.

Explore Funding Opportunities:

Take advantage of funding opportunities available for both new and existing apprenticeship programs.

What Are Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are designed to create hands-on experience for your employees where they gain confidence and a new skill set to enhance your business outcomes. This is paired with virtual, hybrid, or in-person classroom instruction to complement the hands-on training and gain industry recognized credentials or college credit.  

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To get started please fill out our Apprenticeship Intake Form or contact Kim Colgan at to get started!

“94% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship program retain employment”- Apprenticeship.gov

Tax Incentives- Up to $10,000

(These incentives may vary year to year depending on funding available) 

From the NJDOL, taxpayer may apply for, and, upon approval of an application to the Department of Labor and the Division of Taxation, be allowed a $5,000 tax credit against the tax imposed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:10A-5(c), if the taxpayer has documented qualified start-up costs associated with the initial year of participation in an apprenticeship program. 

There is an additional $5,000 tax credit if the apprenticeship program provides opportunities for workers in key industries, such as: 

  • Manufacturing 
  • Construction 
  • Healthcare 
  • Logistics 
  • Pharmaceuticals 
  • Transportation 
  • Tourism and 
  • Renewable energy. 

 

For more information: Business Services | Apprenticeship Tax Credit 

Application: Click here to apply to participate in this tax credit program. 

Local WDB Funding Available

The Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey offers funding to offset the cost of training your apprentices. The reimbursement can assist with on-the-job training or related technical instruction. We can start supporting the apprentice if they are newly enrolled or currently in training for their apprenticeship program.

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Train Your Existing Workforce: Unlock up to $5,000 to $15,000 Reimbursement per Apprentice

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New Apprentices/On-the-Job Training 

Failure to provide proper employee training results in low productivity, poor quality of work, and increased turnover. 

Train Your New Apprentices: Unlock up to $10,000 to $20,000 Reimbursement per Apprentice with On-the-Job Training Support. 

For comprehensive details on our On-the-Job training program, visit On-the-Job Training Overview. 

Customize Your Training Experience: Craft the Program to Fit Your Business Requirements, such as: 

  • Businesses can benefit from funding reimbursement for Apprentices already enrolled in their program whether they are in year 1 to 5 
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NJDOL Grants Available

The New Jersey Department of Labor offers multiple grant opportunities for employers and organizations to apply to each year. The grants are release by October and February of each year. Please see the opportunities below:  

  • Growing Apprenticeship in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) 
  • Pre-apprenticeship in Career Education Program (PACE) 

For more information: Department of Labor & Workforce Development | Grant Opportunities 

Hiring Veterans

It is important to the local, state, and federal government to support and hire our veterans in apprenticeship programs.  

According to Apprenticeship.gov “Employers have seen higher retention rates from veterans and report that their veteran employees demonstrate proven leadership, an ability to work well under pressure, and a strong work ethic – all valuable skills in an apprentice.” 

If you are interested in hiring veterans as apprentices visit Hire Veterans | Apprenticeship.gov  and Hire a Veteran | U.S. Department of Labor for more information.  

Local Employers Hiring

As a job seeker, you can get paid on the job while working full-time for an employer and earn industry recognized credential with little to no experience.  

To view opportunities in your area utilize the apprenticeship job finder at this link:  

https://www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-job-finder 

Employers who hire apprentices in our area:  

  • DeBoer’s Auto, Sussex County, NJ 
  • Magic Rubber and Lube, Morris County, NJ 
  • Weiss-Aug, Morris County, NJ 
  • Bihler of America, Warren County NJ 
  • CPI, Morris County