PfPV4 Header NO LOGO PfP and Telecom Apprenticeship Fund 2026-10-27

Grow the Telecom Workforce. Get Rewarded for Success.

Up to $6,000 per Apprentice

 

The Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program is one of the Trump administration's national initiatives to grow Registered Apprenticeships toward the goal of reaching and surpassing 1 million active apprentices. Under a pay-for-performance model, Registered apprenticeship sponsors can receive direct payments of up to $6,000 per apprentice to support the hiring and retention of new apprentices, reduce barriers for employers, and help train Americans for in-demand careers across priority industries nationwide.

WIA's PfP Telecommunication Apprenticeship Incentive Fund supports Registered Apprenticeship across the telecommunications industry including fiber, broadband, and digital infrastructure by rewarding verified apprentice retention, technical instruction, and program completion.

This program helps potential sponsors with funding to expand Registered Apprenticeship. As apprentices hit verified milestones for 90 day retention, required training and program completion, receive incentive payments of up to $6,000 per apprentice. Funding will be available to eligible Registered Apprenticeship sponsors and organizations interested in becoming sponsors with qualifying telecom and broadband occupations. 

  • Support Registered Apprenticeship program growth, retention, and completion
  • Receive up to $6,000 per apprentice as part of a $29.9 million total federal award

 

Is Your Organization a Good Fit?

Your organization may be eligible to participate if:

  • It is an Individual Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor (i.e., apprenticeship programs operated by one business/employer for building its own skilled labor force).

  • It is a Group Sponsor (i.e., apprenticeship programs operated by groups of employers, unions, industry intermediaries, trade associations, etc.).

  • Your apprentices work in qualifying telecommunication occupations which encompass fiber, broadband and digital infrastructure. View the Eligible Occupations in the Resources section below.

  • The existing program is in good standing.

  • Applicants may also refer to U.S. CFR § 29.2 for definitions of “Employer” and “Sponsor”.

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Contact Us

Complete the form below to connect with our Apprenticeship Team and learn more about program eligibility, available incentives, and next steps.
01.

Determine Eligibility

Determine if your organization is eligible to participate.

  • Application completion

  • Occupation eligibility review

  • Program requirements assessment

02.

Sponsor Onboarding

WIA provides guidance throughout the participation process.

  • Eligibility approval

  • Sponsor onboarding

  • Systems set up

03.

Earn Incentives

Sponsors qualify for incentive payments tied to verified apprentice milestones.

  • 90-Day Retention

  • Related Training Completion

  • Apprenticeship Completion

 The total cost of the Telecommunication Pay for Performance Incentive Payments Program is $29,999,142. $29,999,142 (100%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant.