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Key points

• •The U.S. Department of Labor issued updated guidance on registering new apprenticeship programs to accelerate growth, reduce burdens, and improve transparency.
• •A $35.8 million incentive fund, managed by the Arkansas Department of Commerce, offers sponsors $3,500 for every new advanced manufacturing apprentice hired who passes a 90-day probationary period.
• •Businesses must design curricula that meet industry needs, find partners, and secure funding to set up apprenticeship programs.