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Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program* |
Customized Job Training |
Workplace Foundation Skills Program |
| Cost |
Free Submit - Application to WEDnetPA |
Free - Submit Application to DCED |
Free - Submit Application to PAWin |
| Program Elements |
Basic Skills: $450 per eligible employee. Only front line supervisor positions and production workers are eligible. Focus is on basic skills. Can include,internal training. Not for retail. |
For customized or advanced training of new, entry-level employees and the retention and upgrade of existing employees to accommodate new technologies. May be used in conjunction with WEDnetPA GFT program to cover advanced skills needs. Applicants may submit up to a 3 year training plan. Grant funds may be used for up to 75% of eligible training costs. Not for retail. |
Assistance developing and delivering entry level employability
skills. Topics include English as a Second Language (ESL), Basic
Math, Reading & Writing. |
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Information Technology:
$700 per eligible employee. Professional & Technical IT workers are
eligible (not IT users). Advanced IT programs only, can include
Programming Networking, Servers CAD, PLC & CNC skills. Can include
internal training. Not for retail. |
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Any company may be eligible for up to $5,000 in grants, based on need. Grants can cover training and/or curriculum design costs. |
| Program Benefits |
Reduced costs and more training for same budget. |
Reduced costs and more training for same budget. |
Training targeted at improving skills of entry level employees |
| Application and Approval Process |
Easy - simple three page application. Qualification is known immediately. |
Submit DCED Single Application for Assistance with supplemental forms and training plan with training narrative. Applications presented to the DCED CJT Review Committee for approval. |
Must define basic skills training needed in a training plan. |
| Timeline for Approval |
3 - 14 business days after submitting application. |
Varies – 30-90 days, dependent upon application completion and meeting schedule. |
Varies - several weeks to months to write proposal and approve |
| Typical Value Applying for Program |
Average Award is $5,000 to $50,000 or more per year. |
Average award is $25,000 to $100,000 per year. |
$1,000 - $5,000. |
