Workforce Training Fund Express Program

From Commonwealth Corporation

The mission of Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp), under the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), focuses on improving workforce outcomes for youth at risk in Massachusetts. CommCorp aims to enhance the state's workforce by fostering partnerships and leveraging programming that prepares teens and young adults with essential skills and experiences for their career paths.

Type of Support

Overview

The Workforce Training Fund Express Program aims to provide employers with quick and straightforward access to grant-funded training to help businesses in Massachusetts adapt to emerging needs efficiently. This program is designed to offer businesses the ability to respond promptly to changes and maintain employee engagement through accessible, just-in-time training opportunities. It features bite-sized grants that allow for continuous learning without waiting periods between grants, making it the fastest path to funding. The program offers a flexible range of training options with grant limits of $20,000 per company per calendar year and $3,000 per employee per course, encouraging eligible employers to apply anytime for funding that matches their immediate needs.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
MA
Organization Type
Massachusetts businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts W-2 employees
For-profit companies
Nonprofits that select the contributory method to finance Unemployment Insurance
Other
  • Businesses must pay into the Workforce Training Fund
  • Trainees must be full-time or part-time payroll employees of the company receiving an Express Program grant and must be employed in Massachusetts
  • Applicants should submit a Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, with a Notice Date within 6 months from the date of application submission
  • Nonprofits that select the reimbursable method for Unemployment Insurance are not eligible
  • Contractors or employees of other firms (e.g., temps) are not eligible for grant-funded training
  • Companies may receive more than one Express Program grant at a time, up to a total of $20,000 in new grant funds per calendar year
up to 20k

Submission

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