One of the things that came out of this most recent Kansas Legislative Session is House Bill 22-92, which creates the Kansas Apprenticeship Act. This Act establishes a tax credit and grants incentive programs for apprenticeships. For the next three years, including this year, employers who have a registered apprentice can be awarded up to $2,500 in tax credits for each apprentice employed, up to 20 apprentices. The Bill would also allow an employer to claim a $500 tax credit for an apprentice who is enrolled in a secondary or postsecondary CTE program and is under 18 years of age. Grants are also being awarded to nonprofits, educators, and higher education engineering programs that utilize the apprenticeship program. Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Ryland Miller, says this is a unique resource that incentivizes and assists with workforce issues we face in our community and across the whole state.
If you have any questions or are interested in moving toward utilizing apprentices in your workplace, contact Miller at the Chamber Office and they can help direct you toward these goals.
