Hire an Apprentice - Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP)

Registered apprenticeship is good for business.

• Build your workforce. Registered apprenticeship trains workers in the specific skills needed by your company.
• Reduce turnover costs. Registered apprentices boast an impressive 91% retention rate.*
• Increase productivity. Apprentices report high levels of motivation, satisfaction, and loyalty. For every dollar spent on apprenticeship, U.S. employers get $1.47 back in increased productivity. **
• Make your workplace safer. A well trained workforce may reduce worker compensation costs.
• Plan for employee succession. Registered apprenticeships help you to successfully facilitate the transfer of knowledge from experienced employees to new recruits.
• Take advantage of tax credits and financial incentives. Maryland offers businesses valuable support to build a reliable pipeline of qualified workers.

*According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, 91% of apprentices remain on the job one year after employment.