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Massachusetts Training Grants for AI Upskilling is a grant from the Commonwealth Corporation (Massachusetts) through the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) that funds employee training for Massachusetts businesses. While available to businesses of all sizes, the program focuses on small to medium-sized businesses that would not otherwise be able to invest in improving employee skills.
The program offers four grant types: the Express Program for fast, just-in-time training with bite-size grants; the General Program for larger-scale, customized strategic training; and two additional tracks. Reimbursement rates are based on employee count, with up to 100% reimbursement available.
Eligible applicants are Massachusetts-based employers seeking to upskill or reskill their current and newly hired employees to improve productivity and competitiveness.
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Commonwealth Corporation - Workforce Training Fund Program Applications for training grants from the Workforce Training Fund Program are now being accepted.
Learn more here Workforce Training Fund Program While available to Massachusetts businesses of all sizes, the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) focuses on small to medium-sized businesses that would not be able to invest in improving employee skills without the assistance of the Fund.
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.
We are here to help you make an investment in your employees’ skills and your future. We offer four 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 Express Program provides employers fast, simple access to grant-funded training, helping businesses in Massachusetts respond to emerging needs. It is designed to help businesses respond quickly to change and keep employees engaged.
With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, Express is our fastest path to funding, enhanced with an even more flexible directory of training options and 6 quick steps to success. The General Program supports Massachusetts employers of any size with resources to fund larger-scale, customized, and strategic training to upskill or reskill employees .
Applicants work with training vendors of their choice to deliver a training plan that supplements their workforce needs but does not replace traditional workplace investments. The purpose of the General Program is to increase company productivity, competitiveness, and ability to do business in Massachusetts by investing in the skills of your workforce .
General Program Bridge Grant The General Program ESOL Bridge Grant is designed to provide English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to continue through the 1 year waiting period for the General Program grant . You are eligible to apply for the General Program ESOL Bridge Grant i f your organization has recently completed or will complete a General Program grant supporting English language learners in your workforce .
Technical Assistance Grant On a very limited basis, the Workforce Training Fund Program may provide technical assistance grants to increase training opportunities to employees. Connect with a member of the Workforce Training Fund Program for support: Contact WTFP For more resources visit: Business Front Door assists businesses in identifying and exploring additional state resources.
Trainees Served in FY2024 Assistant to General President Sean M.
O’Brien / Special Events and Scholarship Director International Brotherhood of Teamsters Chair of WTF Advisory Board/President of Peerless Cape Cod Community College Center for Community and Professional Education Vice President of Government Affairs Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Director of Business Engagement and Public Policy English for New Bostonians Industry and Occupation , Programs Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2024 The enabling legislation for the Workforce Training Fund (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 29 Section 2RR) calls for a report to be filed with the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees, of each year.
The report highlights grants made during the previous fiscal year together with recommendations and additional information as considered appropriate.
The report must also include information concerning the collection of the workforce training contributions for the previous calendar year including (i) the amount collected in each quarter and the total amount collected for the calendar year; (ii) the total number of employers that contributed to the fund and the total number of employees employed by that group of employers; and (iii) the contribution rate.
Industry and Occupation , Research & Evaluation Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2023 The enabling legislation for the Workforce Training Fund (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 29 Section 2RR) calls for a report to be filed with the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees by September 1 of each year.
The report addresses grants made during the previous fiscal year together with such recommendations and additional information as considered appropriate.
Industry and Occupation , Research & Evaluation Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2022 The enabling legislation for the Workforce Training Fund (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 29 Section 2RR) calls for a report to be filed with the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees, by September 1 of each year.
The report addresses grants made during the previous fiscal year together with such recommendations and additional information as considered appropriate.
JKirley Collective Launches New AI + Emotional Intelligence Training More Than $20 Million to Businesses to Train 18,000 Workers, Add 1,200 Jobs through WTFP MicroTek Inc. Awarded Grant for ESOL Classes $11 Million to Businesses through Workforce Training Fund Parker Hannifin, Merrimack Valley Credit Union, 6K Receive State Training Grants Industry and Occupation , Programs $19 Million Awarded in Workforce Training Fund Program Grants Workforce Training Grants Available Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Cloherty, Program Coordinator of WTFP Express Staff Spotlight: Jose Ibarra provides grant-funding training to business’s emerging needs Staff Spotlight: Tom McGee Connects Employers with Opportunity Through WTFP
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits based in Massachusetts. Eligibility for reimbursement depends on the number of Massachusetts employees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to 100% reimbursement (based on employee count) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.