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Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is sponsored by Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. This financial aid program addresses workforce needs by encouraging adults to pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in a high-need area. It aims to provide training for adults to participate meaningfully in the Missouri workforce.
The grant can be used at Missouri public and non-profit private colleges and universities, as well as eligible training providers and apprenticeships.
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Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant | dhewd. mo. gov Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a financial aid program that addresses workforce needs by encouraging adults to pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in an area designated as high need.
The Fast Track application is available electronically in the State Financial Aid Portal . Fast Track will put Missouri among the leading states that are serious about serving adults. It opens doors for an entire segment of the population to get training needed to participate meaningfully in the Missouri workforce.
Fast Track will help meet Missouri’s Big Goal of 60 percent of working-age adults having a high quality certificate or degree by 2030. Find an approved program at an eligible institution (2025-2026).
Fast Track Information Sheet (2022) Fast Track Demographics Information 2023-2024 Frequently Asked Questions about Fast Track How the list was developed: High-demand occupations were identified using long-term occupational projections developed by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). MERIC’s projections assign career grades based on projected openings, growth, and wages.
Occupations were included if they had a grade of A or B at the state level or in any region. Occupations were then excluded if they typically required no formal education or education above a bachelor’s degree, or had below average projected total job openings. See all of MERIC’s long-term occupational projections here .
High-demand occupations were then linked to academic programs (identified by a four-digit Classification of Instruction Programs code) using a nationally standardized crosswalk of Standard Occupational Code (SOC) to CIP codes. A program that linked to a high-demand SOC was included. The CIP codes identify programs eligible for Fast Track.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Missouri residents 25 years or older, or under 25 who have not been enrolled in any school for at least two years. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a Missouri resident for at least two years prior to receiving the grant. Applicants must not have earned a bachelor's degree and plan to enroll at least half-time in a Fast Track eligible program. Adjusted Gross Income must be $80,000 or less for married individuals filing jointly or $40,000 or less for other filing statuses. Nonprofits can partner with individuals to promote and help navigate the program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows covers tuition and fees (up to $500 if other aid covers tuition/fees). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is funded by Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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