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OIFST Agency

Seeking agencies that are interested in hosting a trainee (s) and receiving the benefits. These benefits include:

  • The major benefit to a registered apprenticeship program is the combined learning techniques of on-the-job with classroom instruction.
  • The employer will be able to train these apprentices in-house while they are completing their degree and better understanding the theory associated with their occupation.
  • Agencies will have access to the state apprenticeship tax credit ($1250 per apprentice; 10 apprentice max per year for apprentices who are employed 7 months out of the calendar year, part-time or full-time).
  • Contingency upon funding availability, Apprenticeship Agencies could receive 50% wage reimbursement for 480 hours per new apprentice. The wage cap is $19.66, so the tax refund would be $9.83/hr.
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AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assign a qualified social worker for each apprentice trainee.
  • Have on file do