1. Apprenticeship Standards

Apprenticeship Innovation Funding (AIF)

The Apprenticeship Innovation Funding (AIF) is a new funding source in the state of California as of 2022 for new and innovative apprenticeship programs, defined as apprenticeships associated with the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships (IACA). The AIF aims to support IACA apprenticeship program sponsors to sustain and scale their programs and train apprentices.  

The State has allocated $175 million over 3 years to support ongoing costs of these programs and classroom training, with $55 Million specifically allocated to FY 2022-2023. The intent of the funding is to support both new and existing IACA Apprenticeship programs to grow and scale to meet the needs of more employers and create more earn and learn pathways for job seekers.

Funding Details

Type of funding: Formula

Estimated total funding: $55,000,000 in FY 2022-2023

Award amount:

  • AIF - Support 
    • Amount: $3500 per active apprentice per year, prorated to the month, along with $1000 per apprentice completion bonus 
    • Covers the cost of running an apprenticeship program, aggregating employer demands, and recruiting, supporting, and placing apprentices 
  • AIF - Training
    • Amount: $8.82 per training hour per apprentice
    • Allows for new training programs to develop in a more agile manner and will specifically be used for training costs for IACA Apprentices 

More Information

Sector: All new and innovative apprenticeship programs, defined as apprenticeships associated with the sectors overseen by the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships (IACA). These sectors include healthcare, transportation, education, advanced manufacturing, information technology and every sector outside of the building and fire trades.

Target population: The intent of the funding is to support both new and existing IACA Apprenticeship programs to grow and scale to meet the needs of more employers and create more earn and learn pathways for job seekers.

Required partners: N/A

Timeline

Submissions for reimbursement open once per year, considering active apprentices supported and trained in previous year.

2022-2023 Submission for Reimbursement Process

  • March 16, 2023 - Submissions for Reimbursement Open - Launch webinar - Recording here
  • March 28, 2023, 11am-12pm – AIF Overview and Q&A - Register here
  • Monday April 17, 4-5pm - AIF Office Hours -  Register here
  • Monday May 8, 10-11am - AIF Office Hours - Register here
  • May 11, 2023 at 12pm PST - Deadline for Submissions
  • May - June – Review and Processing of Submissions
  • July - September - Estimated Payment Window

March 2023