Guidelines for North Carolina Expansion Funds

NUMBERED MEMO CC22-042

 

 

TO: Community College Presidents Chief Academic Officers Chief Financial Officers Chief Continuing Education Administrators Chief Student Development Administrators Financial Aid Directors

 

FROM: Dr. Bruce Mack Vice President, Economic Development

 

SUBJECT: Guidelines for North Carolina Expansion Funds

 

DATE: July 26, 2022

 

Guidelines for NC Expansion Funds

 

Part I: Background:

 

The N.C. General Assembly under Session Law 2021-180 Section 16.14 approved funds for the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs in underserved counties. These non-recurring funds are available for the period of May 20, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2026. These funds will be utilized to support a time limited program with the purpose of providing funding for small businesses (less than 500 employees) located in tier one or two counties. The intent of this funding to reduce the expenses of establishing new apprenticeship programs and hiring new apprentices.

 

The apprentice(s) receiving funding must be newly registered and training in one of the high demand careers designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Recipients of the funds may be reimbursed up to $2,000 for program expenses, which may be used for training, uniforms, safety equipment and insurance for new apprentices. Also, $2,500 in funds for a maximum of $5,000 (2 years) may be used to cover tuition, books and fees for each new apprentice(s) enrolled at the community college. Finally, the funds may also be used to cover the cost of the salary of apprentices upon matching funds being made available by the employer. State funds shall be limited to an hourly rate of pay of $15 for non-high school students and $14 for high school students. All funds for this time limited program will be on a “firstcome, first-served basis.”

 

 

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