The Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support Act, known as the WAGES Act of 2026, aims to encourage employers to invest in apprenticeship programs by offering a tax credit. This initiative seeks to ease the financial burdens associated with developing and maintaining these essential programs, which are crucial for training skilled workers in high-demand industries. The Act provides a tax credit equal to 50 percent of the wages paid to qualified apprentices, capped at $5,000, along with additional limits on expenses related to apprenticeship programs.