Transportation Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Incentive Fund
6,000 new technicians. Four years. One national push.
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.
Receive $3,500 for Every Apprentice Hired
Registered apprenticeship program sponsors can receive $3,500 for every apprentice hired – $2,500 after the apprentice has been working for 90 days, and another $1,000 when the apprentice has completed 9 months on the job.
Program Sponsors can be:
- Individual employers
- Organizations representing multiple employers such as local or state dealer associations
- Independent shop associations
- Franchise operators and more
The total cost of the ASE Education Foundation Pay-for-Performance Apprenticeship Program is $25,000,000. $25,000,000 (100%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant.
Ready-to-Use Resources
Getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. ASE and The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) have already developed an “Apprenticeship-in-a-Box” program that sponsors can use to launch registered apprenticeship programs more quickly.
Why Participate?
How it Works
U.S. Department of Labor
Awards a $25M, 4-year Pay-for-Performance grant to grow registered apprenticeships and holds the program to measurable outcomes.
ASE Education Foundation
Leads the initiative as the trusted national body that accredits technician training — recruiting sponsors, supporting employers, and connecting schools.
Apprentices & Shops
Sponsors earn $3,500 per apprentice to host and mentor new technicians — while students and career-changers earn a paycheck and a credential.
Get to Know ASE
For 50+ years, ASE has set the standard for technician training.
Auto, Collision & Truck
One initiative spanning the full transportation service industry, backed by ASE, NADA, and ATD.
National Accreditation
1,800+ ASE-accredited auto, diesel, and collision programs reaching 100,000+ students every year.
Trusted Certification
The ASE blue seal that employers and customers already recognize as the mark of a qualified technician.
Ready to get started?
We’re building a community of schools, employers, and other partners who participate in automotive industry apprenticeship, so that this model for growing talent in service fixed operations continues to expand and flourish. Join us!
ASE Education Foundation
Expanding & Advancing Automotive, Collision, and Truck Service Technician Apprenticeships
The total cost of the Transportation Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Incentive Fund is $25,000,000. $25,000,000 (100%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant.
Contact
ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE, Suite 201
Leesburg, VA 20176