State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF)
State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) supports Wyoming businesses in developing registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship pathways to meet industry workforce needs.
Funder: Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
Due Dates: First-come, first-served (Funding) | Within 90 days of award or June 30, 2028, whichever is earlier (Final report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Sponsor Incentive) and up to $5,000 (Pre-Apprenticeship Incentive), each a one-time award
Summary: SAEF supports Wyoming businesses in developing or expanding registered apprenticeships and building pre-apprenticeship pathways.
Key Information: Previous SAEF1 or SAEF2 recipients cannot receive the Sponsor Incentive but may apply for the Pre-Apprenticeship Incentive.
Description
The State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 3 (SAEF 3) is administered by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) with funding from the U.S. Department of Labor. It supports the growth and modernization of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) across Wyoming through incentive payments and technical and financial support. The goal is to help businesses create sustainable, customized apprenticeship models that meet industry workforce needs.
The Sponsor Incentive supports establishing or expanding registered apprenticeship programs. The Pre-Apprenticeship Incentive supports program capacity and pathways that prepare individuals to enter and succeed in registered apprenticeships. Sponsor Incentive targeted industries include construction, finance and insurance, healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, technology, and hospitality and tourism.
