Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship
Today’s Registered Apprenticeships extend well beyond the building trades to IT, education, finance, childcare, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, hospitality—you name it.
As an employer in Massachusetts, you have the power to tap into talent and build your team with Registered Apprenticeship.
Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce ("GROW") help you access talent and expand your team. Apply for support in:
- Expansion Industry Apprenticeship
- Construction & Building Trades Inclusion Apprenticeship
- Sector-Based Apprenticeship Intermediaries
- Pre-Apprenticeship Training & Services
- Technical Assistance Grants
Tap into talent. Build your team with Registered Apprenticeship. Please click here for more information.
Access Programs to Develop Talent
We provide funding to nonprofits, technical institutes, and community groups to train individuals for high-demand jobs through the following grant programs:
- Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund
- Career Technical Initiative
- Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration Grants
- Employment Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities
As an employer, you can collaborate with these organizations to hire skilled workers and build stronger talent pipelines.
On-the-Job Training
You can work with a MassHire career center to establish an On-the-Job Training program, funded by the federal Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA), to help with the cost of hiring and training new employees.
- Connect and Plan: Meet with a MassHire representative to discuss your hiring needs and determine OJT eligibility. Your representative will help identify pre-screened candidates who match your requirements.
- Hire and Train: Select and hire a trainee through your standard process. Train them your way, using your equipment and methods, with a structured training plan designed for success.
- Receive Support: Submit payroll records and monthly evaluations to receive reimbursement for a percentage of the trainee’s wages. Your MassHire representative will provide ongoing support throughout the process.
- Develop Talent: Upon successful completion of the program, provide permanent employment to your trainee, gaining a skilled and valuable team member while strengthening your workforce.
Please click here to learn more about the On-the-Job Training Program.