The Workforce Training Fund (WTF), offered by the Department of Workforce Development, provides grants to train new employees or to upgrade the skills of existing employees.
Grants in the manufacturing industry have usually averaged $1,100 – $1,500 per employee, and are capped at $1 million.
The WTF has no income requirements and companies applying to the program for the first time receive preference. Companies typically meet a match requirement through the salaries of employees as they provide or receive the training funded by the grant.
The Commonwealth Corporation provides no-cost assistance to help ensure the quality of final application. A WTF grant requires approval of the Workforce Training Fund Board. Visit www.mass.gov/wtf for more information.
There are also Safety Training Funds available, for specific trainings around hazards.Visit www.mass.gov/dia for more information.
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