PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem recently announced additional financial assistance for businesses and apprentices to develop new and expand existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Noem says the plan will invest $7.9 million over three years to administer apprenticeship grants.
New sponsors can receive up to $15,000. Current sponsors expanding current programs can receive up to $10,000. Recipients of these awards will receive technical assistance from the Department of Labor and Regulation as they register or expand programs.