The Workforce Training Fund Program helps address business productivity and competitiveness by providing resources to Massachusetts businesses to fund training for current and newly hired employees.
In order for the Massachusetts economy to prosper, our businesses need access to a pipeline of skilled workers so they can stay competitive and continue to grow. Read below to see how our grant programs can help your business thrive.
We offer several types of grants to support the training needs of businesses across the state. See below to learn how each program can help your employees and business today!
The Workforce Training Fund is for businesses of all sizes, but its major focus is small to medium-sized businesses. We are here to help you make an investment in your employees’ skills and your future.
General Program Apply Here
- Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to apply.
- You can apply for up to $250,000 for a Training Grant.
Express Program Apply Here
- Available for businesses with 100 or fewer employees.
- Grant funds are limited to $30,000 per company per calendar year and to $3,000 per employee per course.
- Approved businesses will be reimbursed for up to 50% of the actual cost of training.
Small Business Direct Access Program Apply Here
- Available for businesses with 100 or fewer employees.
- Created for smaller-scale training needs, this program offers training slots, free of charge, to eligible businesses.
Recent Grants Awarded
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
Norwell’s Congruity360 LLC receives $75K grant for training
Wicked Local
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Thursday, February 20th, 2020
Larson Tool & Stamping receives Workforce Training Fund grant
Stamping Journal
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Thursday, February 20th, 2020
VERC Enterprises awarded $140,000 from statewide Workforce Grant program
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Friday, February 14th, 2020
Mass. awards $73,000 to Brockton nonprofit, $10 million total for workforce training
The Enterprise
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