ApprenticeshipGUAM
What is Registered Apprenticeship
Informational Links
- U.S. Department of Labor – Apprenticeship Program Link
- U.S. Department of Labor – Available Occupations
- National Association of State and Territorial Apprenticeships Directors (NASTAD)
- 2017 Guam Registered Apprenticeship Industry Forum
- ApprenticeshipGUAM Expansion Grant Training Fund Program Guidelines
- Website
- Blogsite
- Employer Toolkit
- Federal Resources Playbook
- LEADERs
- College Consortium
- Veterans
GUAM REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (GRAP)
Purpose
The Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program (GRAP) provides tax credit incentives to eligible businesses that employ apprentices who are duly enrolled and registered in the program. Eligible businesses are entitled to tax credits against their gross receipts tax liability equal to fifty percent (50%) of the eligible training costs paid or incurred by the business.
Eligible training costs are as follows: Direct wages of apprentices, direct fringe benefits (medical and dental insurance), journeyman’s wages (on-the-job training), instructor costs (academic and trade theory), training costs (books and tuition), and personal protective equipment.
Description
To reduce the shortage of highly skilled workers;
To encourage employers to hire and train apprentices in highly skilled trades and occupations;
To authorize tax credits for certain long term apprenticeship training expenses; and
To ensure that apprentices continue to pay income taxes and participate in the economy.
Eligibility
The business should be duly enrolled and registered under GRAP with the Department of Labor.
The apprentice’s occupation should be on the GRAP Demand Occupations Listing which is compiled by the Director of the Department of Labor and approved by the Governor and the Legislature of Guam.
The business must not be a beneficiary of a Qualifying Certificate issued by the Guam Economic Development and Commerce Authority.
Authorization
- Guam Public Law 28-142, codified as 22 GCA §§ 44101-44114 and Guam Public Law 32-181, Chapter 12 Section 34.
- Guam Public Law 35-39, GRAP Reauthorization
GRAP Fact Sheet
GRAP Forms
Demand Occupations
- FY 2019 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2018 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2017 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2016 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2015 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2014 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2013 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2012 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2011 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2009 Demand Occupations List
- FY 2008 Demand Occupations List
Reports
Contact Us
For more information, contact our GRAP administrator:
Phyllis Topasna
Phone: (671) 300-4572
Email: phyllis.topasna@nulldol.guam.gov
News
- Forum focuses on apprenticeship program
- Apprenticeship GCA Today Video Interview 11-15-17
- Apprenticeship KUAM Video Interview 11-14-17
- Registered apprenticeships help Guam’s industries grow
Contact Us
For more information, contact our SAA Staff:
Phyllis Topasna
Phone: (671) 300-4572
Email: phyllis.topasna@nulldol.guam.gov