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Customized Job Training (CJT) is a grant from the State of Nebraska, administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, that provides funding for employee training to businesses that create or retain quality jobs in the state.
The program prioritizes projects that increase investment and employment in Nebraska, offer meaningful incentives to locate or expand operations in-state rather than elsewhere, and support the retraining of existing workers to upgrade skills driven by new technology or changing business needs. CJT is designed to strengthen Nebraska's workforce competitiveness and support economic growth statewide.
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Customized Job Training - Nebraska Department of Economic Development We want to ensure Nebraska’s workforce is prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow. The Customized Job Training (CJT) grant program provides assistance for employee training to businesses that create or retain quality jobs in Nebraska. CJT Prioritizes Training Projects that: Result in increased investment and employment in Nebraska.
Provide a significant incentive for new jobs or investments to be undertaken in Nebraska rather than a different state. Involve retraining of existing workers to upgrade their skills as a result of investment in new capital. All Nebraska for-profit businesses who sell products and/or services to markets outside of the state are eligible for CJT grants.
This could include, but is not limited to, manufacturing, processing, warehousing, distribution, and headquarters operations. Retail businesses selling goods and services to a mostly local market would not be eligible. What Training Activities are Eligible?
Training eligible for CJT grants include: Classroom training, onsite or at a local community college Additionally, eligible training must: Be used only for full-time, permanent, in-state employees who are not involved in administrative support, management, or facility maintenance. Have both a start and end date; CJT is not intended to support ongoing programs. Be provided after the grant is awarded.
CJT is not for training that has been completed or is currently in progress. Have related capital investment that can be demonstrated in the CJT application. An eligible business must first receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ by our Department.
The business must then complete and submit an application prior to hiring and incurring costs. The application will be provided by the Department. The Department will not reimburse the business for any employee hired or costs incurred prior to the Notice of Award/Contract Start Date.
To be considered, please contact the CJT grant coordinator. Have questions about the CJT program? Customized Job Training Program Coordinator rose.
baker@nebraska. gov | 402-471-1559
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the Nebraska grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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