Industry-Driven IT Apprenticeship Grant Program
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently concluded the successful Industry-Driven IT Apprenticeship Grant program. Through a $6 million grant provided by the Department of Labor, we helped employers create and expand IT apprenticeship programs.
Through the Industry-Driven IT Apprenticeship Program, the Missouri Chamber Foundation provided support to IT companies that created or expanded registered apprenticeship programs. The Missouri Chamber Foundation provided an $800-$1,200 reimbursement per apprentice trained by participating companies. The companies in the grant served as mentors to each other, sharing best practices to improve their training and recruiting systems.
While the grant period is over, the Missouri Chamber Foundation is still working to support companies interested in expanding or creating apprenticeship programs. The Missouri Chamber Foundation can connect you to resources or help you find a company from our program to mentor your organization.
Our Program by the Numbers
Apprentices Served
Youth (ages 17-24)
Female
Identify with a disability
Veterans
Average Salary
HEAR FROM AN APPRENTICE
PROGRAM TESTIMONIAL
Dustin Domerese
Dynamic Consultants Group CEO
“The Missouri Chamber has been amazing at providing us resources, as well as providing support to those apprentices that are coming into the program.
It’s a great program for keeping that talent in Missouri, using Missouri as a hub for those that may not have been able to get a four- or six-year education, training them on a brand new career, getting them involved in technology, and doubling, if not tripling, their earning potential.“
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM?
Looking for more information about the Industry-Driven IT Apprenticeship Grant Program? Contact Lori Bonnot.
Related Chamber Programs & Resources
Missouri Tech Alliance
This alliance is uniting our state’s tech community to educate and spur growth.
Technology2030 Report
Look at our progress in making Missouri one of the nation’s leading states for tech.
Apprentice Connect
Employers and potential apprentices can easily connect with this free service.
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