For employers and businesses

Train for tomorrow

SUNY Adirondack partners with regional employers to design and deliver customized registered apprenticeship programs that meet today’s workforce needs while preparing employees for long-term success.

Why become an apprenticeship sponsor? 

• Develop a reliable talent pipeline
• Reduce recruitment and onboarding costs
• Increase employee retention and loyalty
• Shape training around your specific business needs
• Access state and SUNY financial incentives

Employer incentives (NYSDOL & SUNY)

• $1,000 employer incentive
  When an apprentice is registered for related instruction at a SUNY college within six months of NYSDOL approval
• $500 employer incentive
  For hiring a SUNY community-based pre-apprenticeship completer
• New York state tax credits
  • $2,000 – Year 1
  • $3,000 – Year 2
  • $4,000 – Year 3
  • $5,000 – Year 4
  • $6,000 – Year 5
    (Higher incentives available for disadvantaged youth)
• NYSDOL Apprenticeship Incentives & Tax Credits

How SUNY Adirondack supports employers

• Program design aligned with NYSDOL standards
• Coordination of required related instruction
• Support navigating registration and compliance
• Connection to pre-apprenticeship and talent pipelines
• Ongoing partnership and workforce planning support