The Technical College System of Georgia (TSCG) invites Georgia employers to apply for the Investing in Top Talent Apprenticeship Incentive Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant. This funding opportunity aims to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) with employers in high-demand industries. This program is for Georgia employers enrolling new apprentices in a high-demand occupation with a start date after July 1, 2025.
Employers may receive $2,000 per apprentice, for up to 10 apprentices. Final award amounts are subject to the availability of funds. Employers must have a U.S. Department of Labor–approved RAP.
Incentive funds may be used to cover costs associated w/ apprenticeship activities to include but not limited to classroom or online training, on-the-job learning costs (excluding wages), train-the-trainer activities, training equipment, and curriculum development.
Priority will be given to employers establishing new RAPs during the grant period, RAPs that are connected to a pre-apprenticeship program, and RAPs with occupations in designated priority industry sectors
Application Submission: Applications may be submitted between through January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM. For more information, contact Tierra Harris at tharris@tcsg.edu.
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About the Technical College System of Georgia
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) along with Georgia’s 22 technical colleges serve as the state’s largest network of registered apprenticeship sponsors. Each technical college, in partnership with TCSG’s Office of Workforce Development, can help employers access the support and guidance needed to get a RAP off the ground, including:
- Understanding U.S. Registered Apprenticeship Model
- Identifying Apprenticeable Occupations
- Identifying the approved Training Models (including Work Processes and Technical Instruction Outlines) and assisting with aligning models to employer needs
- Serving as a Liaison with the USDOL Office of Apprenticeship
- Serving as the Apprenticeship Sponsor and Technical Instruction Provider
- Access to Apprenticeship Funding Opportunities