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Massachusetts Workforce Training Grants

AIM Can Assist Your Company as it Prepares and Applies for a Workforce Training Grant by:

• Providing basic information on Workforce Training Fund programs and the various types of grant processes
• Conducting a training needs assessment
• Designing and delivering training programs that address specific organizational needs — and budgets
• Acting as liaison between employers, other value-added resources, and government agencies
• Providing direct assistance and support throughout the grant application process in a completely flexible manner

When using AIM’s partnership with Commonwealth Corporation you will be provided with valuable information and assistance in preparing your Workforce Training application.

In addition, AIM has been approved to be a Training Provider for recipients of Workforce Training Grants.  More information is available at Training at Your Company Site.

The Workforce Training Fund

The Workforce Training Fund is a state fund financed entirely by Massachusetts employers through surcharge on the Unemployment Insurance tax.  The purpose of the fund is to provide resources to Massachusetts businesses to train current and newly hired employees.  If your company pays unemployment taxes it is eligible to participate in the programs.

General Grant Program

Training grants are awarded to employers, employer organizations, labor organizations, and training providers.  Companies of any size are eligible to apply.  Training grants range from $2,000 to $250,000.  Applications for up to $50,000 may be submitted at any time.  Applications for over $50,000 must be submitted at specified times.  The grant approval decisions will be made approximately 60 days after the application deadline.

The focus of training under the General program is:

• Projects that will result in job retention, job growth or increased wages.
• Projects where training would make a difference in the company's productivity, competitiveness, and ability to do business in Massachusetts.
• Projects where the applicant has made a commitment to provide significant private investment in training for the duration of the grant, and after the grant has expired.

Technical Assistance Grants

Technical assistance grants range from $5,000 to $25,000.  Different kinds of technical assistance can help in the design of successful training and education programs.  Technical assistance elements should be tailored to meet the needs of the individual employer or group of employers/employees involved in this program.  Activities common to a successful technical assistance effort may include:

• Designing and/or applying training needs assessment for an employer, or group of employers/employees, at their request
• Developing a training plan(s) based on the needs assessment(s)
• Developing customized training curricula and/or instructional materials
• Planning for infrastructure needed to meet training requirements of standards such as ISO9000

Express Grant Program

The Workforce Training Fund Express is a program designed for small employers and labor unions to quickly and easily provide training for employees.  The program utilizes existing training courses where a pricing structure already exists.  A company is eligible for the Express Grant if there are 50 or fewer employees in all locations in Massachusetts.  The limit on Express training funds is $3,000 per trainee and a total of $15,000 per company within a 12-month period.

Hiring Incentive Program

The WTF Hiring Incentive Training Grant Program is open to all employers.  It provides training grants of up to $2,000 per employee and up to $30,000 a year per company.  This program assists in paying training costs for newly hired employees who have been unemployed over a year and those that do not have a call back date from their last employer.

AIM periodically schedules information sessions/workshops "Writing A Successful Workforce Training Grant Application" ......click here to learn more.

For more information go to the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund website.  To find out how AIM can guide you through the grant application for any of these programs, please contact Bill Baldino at 617.899.4951.