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The Sponsor Snapshot
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor Quarterly Newsletter
October 2025 Edition
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Apprenticeship Colorado is the State Apprenticeship Agency in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment that has the responsibility for:
- Registering and overseeing apprenticeship programs
- Providing technical assistance to current and prospective Sponsors
- Aligning the registered apprenticeship system with Colorado’s workforce, education, and economic development priorities
This edition of the Sponsor Snapshot features:
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We’re Moving!
Apprenticeship Colorado and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment are moving (across the street) in November! Stay tuned for further communications from our team about what this means for Sponsors of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Colorado.
Our new address, beginning on November 3rd, will be:
Apprenticeship Colorado, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
707 17th Street, Suite 150
Denver, CO 80202
Requirements & Guidance
INFO #8: Credit for Prior Experience and INFO #9: Solar Taskforce Recommendations
During the month of September, the SAA published the following guidance for Sponsors and employer partners of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs):
Published guidance, like our Interpretive Notice & Formal Opinions (INFOs) and Executive Memos, is available on our Apprenticeship Legislation & Policy webpage. Sponsors are responsible for reviewing all SAA guidance and complying with the requirements.
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Technical Assistance & Training
Check It Out: RAP Ready: Your Complete Guide to Registered Apprenticeships
Navigate the world of Registered Apprenticeship Programs with confidence. This comprehensive 12-part video series breaks down everything you need to know about apprenticeships in Colorado – from understanding core components and roles to completing documentation and finding talent. Whether you're an employer exploring the apprenticeship model, a Sponsor developing your first program, or a partner looking for opportunities, these bite-sized videos (3-5 minutes each) provide practical guidance backed by Apprenticeship Colorado. Get the tools, resources, and support you need to succeed in Colorado's thriving apprenticeship ecosystem.
Watch the RAP Ready Video Series
Technical Assistance Events
Apprenticeship Colorado offers a variety of training opportunities for Sponsors to help programs successfully implement their Registered Apprenticeship Program.
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Sponsor Orientation
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Are you a new Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor, or do you have staff members who could use a recap of all the need-to-know compliance requirements of RAPs in Colorado? If so, please join the Apprenticeship Colorado Team at the next Sponsor Orientation. The session will provide a detailed overview of basic requirements and other resources to support Sponsors.
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Register for the next Sponsor Orientation
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RAPIDS 101 for Sponsors
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RAPIDS 101 is a monthly training session for Sponsors dedicated to the basics of the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System (RAPIDS). The training includes a walkthrough of RAPIDS and highlights important requirements that Sponsors need to know related to RAPIDS transactions. RAPIDS 101 is held on the first Thursday of each month at 11:00 am.
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Register for an upcoming RAPIDS 101
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Funding Opportunities
Did you know Apprenticeship Colorado posts information about various funding opportunities that can support programs in Colorado? Visit the Apprenticeship Funding Opportunities webpage.
New & Emerging Industries Apprenticeship Tax Credit
Did you know that there is a new tax credit for employers of Registered Apprenticeship Programs with occupations in the new and emerging industries? Eligible employers can receive up to $12,600 per apprentice. The New & Emerging Industries Apprenticeship Tax Credit was created by HB24-1439 Financial Incentives Expand Apprenticeship Programs to encourage the adoption and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the New & Emerging Industries.
Partner Funding: Colorado Apprenticeship Incentive (CAI) Grant
Our partners at the Colorado Apprenticeship Hub announce the CAI Grant. This competitive funding opportunity supports organizations that are developing or expanding Registered Apprenticeship Programs or high-quality pre-apprenticeship programs across Colorado. Applicants can access the full Request for Applications (RFA) along with supporting documents — including sample templates and planning tools — on their website. The CAI Grant is designed to support employer-driven training programs that open doors for job seekers in local communities. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2025. Learn more about how to apply and access the full announcement.
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Contact Us
Apprenticeship Colorado
Colorado Dept of Labor & Employment
633 17th St, Suite 201
Denver, CO 80202
apprenticeship@state.co.us
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