Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program
Information Technology Apprenticeship Incentive FundExpanding IT Apprenticeships Nationwide
The Information Technology Apprenticeship Incentive Fund (TechXcel) provides performance-based incentive payments to eligible Registered apprenticeship sponsors, supporting the growth of apprenticeship opportunities in information technology occupations.
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.
Key Outcomes:
- Expand apprenticeship opportunities in approved IT occupations
- Increase apprentice participation and retention
- Reward sponsor growth through performance-based incentive payments
- Strengthen the technology workforce
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.
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