Businesses Take Advantage of Apprenticeship Tax Credit

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration released new data today highlighting the success of the expanded Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit, which Gov. Healey expanded eligibility for as part of the administration’s historic 2023 tax cuts.

In 2025, the Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) approved $988,800 in registered apprenticeship tax credits to 50 employers who hired 206 apprentices, more than double the number in previous years. In 2024, DAS approved $480,000 to employers who hired 100 apprentices. Employers used the tax credit to hire apprentices in growing industries like clean energy, health care, and education. 

“We expanded this tax credit to make it easier and more affordable for employers to hire and train workers — and the results speak for themselves. More businesses are using this tool to grow their teams, build a skilled workforce, and create pathways to good-paying jobs across Massachusetts,” said Healey. “This is a win for employers and workers alike, helping businesses invest in talent while giving more people the chance to earn a paycheck, gain real experience, and build a career. Registered apprenticeships are a proven way to meet workforce needs, expand opportunity, and help our businesses compete and succeed.” 

The Registered Apprentice Tax Credit supports the growth of apprenticeships in key Massachusetts industries, offering employers a refundable tax credit of up to $4,800 per qualified apprentice.

For tax year 2025, as of April 15, 2026, DAS approved $988,800 in registered apprenticeship tax credits to employers who hired 206 apprentices, double the amount from 2024. Of employers who claimed the credit, to date, includes:

• Clean Energy employers leveraged the tax credit after hiring 54 apprentices, compared to 26 in 2024;

• Education employers, particularly in the childcare sector, hired 45 apprentices in 2025, compared to 36 in 2024;

• Healthcare employers leveraged the tax credit after hiring 52 apprentices in 2025, compared to 20 in 2024;

• Advanced manufacturing employers leveraged the tax credit after hiring 38 apprentices in 2025, compared to 18 in 2024.

“This tax credit is delivering real results—more employers hiring more apprentices across a wider range of industries,” said Undersecretary of Labor Josh Cutler. “The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making it easier for businesses to invest in apprenticeships while expanding direct pathways to high-quality, in-demand careers.”