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START TODAY SD SUPPORT

Our program offers a range of financial incentives and training support for South Dakota businesses, including funding for the development of new programs and the expansion of existing ones.

We’ll meet you where you are with the tools and support to start or grow your Registered Apprenticeship Program

NEW APPRENTICE INCENTIVE

NEW APPRENTICE INCENTIVE

Current Registered Apprenticeship sponsors are eligible to receive an incentive of up to $5,000 for each new apprentice hired.

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DEVELOPMENT & EXPANSION INCENTVE

DEVELOPMENT & EXPANSION INCENTVE

Learn about financial incentives to develop a new program or to expand an existing one, by adding a new occupation.

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Training Support for Existing Programs

Training Support for Existing Programs

Talk with a coordinator to learn how we can support existing programs through training reimbursements, wages, and other incentives.

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START TODAY SD POLICIES

Registered Apprenticeship Policy 5.51 

Provides an outline of the National Apprenticeship System, required Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP) components, and other details about RAPs.  

Start Today SD Financial Services Policy   

Outlines Start Today SD funding, including requirements, expectations, and documentation needed.   

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