{"id":47,"date":"2021-08-30T01:54:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T01:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciwib.org\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2021-08-30T01:54:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T01:54:31","slug":"workforce-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ciwib.org\/?page_id=47","title":{"rendered":"Workforce Training Blueprint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the Workforce Training Fund?<\/strong>
A grant program for employers to train their workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is its purpose?<\/strong>
To make Massachusetts businesses more competitive, to give workers the skills they need to succeed, to grow wages, and to increase employment in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How does it work<\/strong> A grant from the workforce training fund + an equal amount from you to \u201cmatch\u201d the grant = training for your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What size training grant can I get?<\/strong>
Training grants range in size from $2,000 to $250,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I apply?<\/strong>
Fill out a Workforce Training Fund application. <\/p>\n\n\n

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I\u2019m a small business. Is this really for me?<\/strong>
Absolutely! While companies of all sizes are eligible to apply, the fund\u2019s focus is on small to medium-sized companies. In fact, about 15% of all grants have been awarded to companies with fewer than 20 employees, and nearly 30% to companies with 50 or fewer employees. Another avenue that might work well for you as a small business is the Workforce Training Fund Express. For information on that program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do I have to wait?<\/strong>
Decisions are made about 2 months after the application deadline, so plan your training program for 4 months after the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For WTF Assistance Contact David Augustinho<\/strong> at: 508-775-5900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workforce Training Fund Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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