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  • Sponsor Application

  • Welcome 

    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 one 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.

    Administered by Clark University, the Information Technology Apprenticeship Incentive Fund supports the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in approved Information Technology (IT) occupations through performance-based incentive payments to eligible Sponsors.

    The Information Technology Apprenticeship Incentive Fund is 100 percent funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration through a cooperative agreement totaling $27,000,000.

    This application is the first step in determining eligibility for participation in the program. During the application process, you will be asked to provide information about your Registered Apprenticeship Program (RA program), eligible IT occupation(s), organizational contacts, and supporting documentation necessary to verify eligibility requirements.

    Before You Begin

    Before completing this application, please:

    • Review the current Approved IT Occupations List.
    • Confirm your RA program includes an approved IT occupation.
    • Sponsors that do not see their occupation(s) on the Occupations List are encouraged to explore whether the occupation(s) may be eligible under other active U.S. Department of Labor incentive funds at Apprenticeship.gov.
    • Gather your RA program registration information and documentation, such as registration certificates, approval letters, or Standards of Apprenticeship.
    Application Overview

    This application will collect information regarding:

    • Sponsor organization details, including contact(s) information;
    • RA program information;
    • Approved occupations, including RAPIDS code(s); and
    • Application information related to other pay-for-performance incentive payment programs.

    Clark University will review your application and verify eligibility using approved data sources such as the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System (RAPIDS).

    Once submitted, you will receive confirmation that your request has been received and entered into the review process.

    Need Help?
    • Program Eligibility and Participation Questions: workforceprograms@clarku.edu
    • Sponsor Portal Questions and Technical Support: techxcel@pcgus.com
    Select "Next" below to begin the Sponsor Application.

  • The total cost of the TechXcel program is $27,000,000. $27,000,000 (100%) of the program is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration Cooperative Agreement.

  • Section 1. Sponsor Information

  • Instructions

    Please provide information about your organization and the individuals who will serve as the primary program contact and authorized representative.

    All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Please ensure that the Sponsor name, contact information, and organization details entered below are accurate and consistent with your Registered Apprenticeship Program registration records.

    If approved for participation, the Authorized Representative identified in this application will receive the Sponsor Agreement for review and signature.

    Need Help?

    For questions regarding Sponsor eligibility, applications, or participation requirements, please contact WorkforcePrograms@clarku.edu. For technical assistance with the Sponsor Portal, please contact TechXcel@pcgus.com.


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  • Agreement Signatory Contact

    Individual authorized to sign the Sponsor Agreement
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • If Yes, please identify the incentive fund(s) from which your organization is currently receiving funding. Select all that apply.
  • If Yes, please identify the incentive fund(s) for which your organization has a pending application. Select all that apply.

  • Section 2. Registered Apprenticeship Program Information 

  • You may add multiple Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RA Programs) under a single application.

    Instructions

    Please provide information about each Registered Apprenticeship Program (RA Program) and approved occupation(s) you would like considered for participation.

    Sponsors may include multiple RA Programs under a single application.

    If you would like to submit information for more than one RA Program, select "Add Another RA Program" to create an additional program entry section.

    Please list all approved occupations included within the RA Program that may be eligible for participation. Enter each Occupational Title along with its corresponding RAPIDS Occupation Code, if available.

    Need Help?

    For questions regarding Sponsor eligibility, applications, or participation requirements, please contact WorkforcePrograms@clarku.edu. For technical assistance with the Sponsor Portal, please contact TechXcel@pcgus.com.

  • Registered Apprenticeship Program (RA Program)

  • UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS:

    Please upload documentation that allows staff to verify your RA Program registration and occupations. Common examples include:

    • RA Program Registration Certificate or Approval Letter(s)
    • Standards of Apprenticeship or equivalent SAA documentation
    • Supporting documents from RAPIDS or an equivalent source that verify registration and occupational information

    You do not need to upload every document listed. Please provide enough documentation to verify your RAP registration and occupation information.

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  • Section 3: Certifications and Attestations

  • By signing below, the Sponsor certifies that it operates an active Registered Apprenticeship Program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA) or a recognized State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA); is not subject to suspension, deregistration, or other actions that would prohibit participation; and that all information provided as part of this application is true, accurate, and complete.

    The Sponsor further agrees to comply with all requirements, policies, procedures, documentation, and reporting requirements and to provide additional information or supporting documentation upon request. The Sponsor acknowledges that approval for participation in Registered Apprenticeship Program does not guarantee eligibility for incentive payments and that all payment requests remain subject to applicable program requirements, verification, review, and approval procedures.

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