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Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) - Workforce Training Grant is sponsored by Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The Skills Enhancement Fund reimburses Indiana businesses for the cost of training and upskilling their employees. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate that the training leads to post-secondary or industry credentials, job creation and retention within Indiana, and new capital investment.
The grant covers a portion of eligible training costs over a two-year period.
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Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) - Workforce Training Grant Downloads & Additional Materials Skills Enhancement Fund Facts The Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) provides assistance to businesses to support training and upgrading skills of employees required to support new capital investment.
The grant may be provided to reimburse a portion (typically 50%) of eligible training costs over a period of two full calendar years from the commencement of the project. Grants from the Skills Enhancement Fund must lead to post-secondary credentials, a nationally-recognized industry credential, or specialized company training for both new hires and existing workers, and an increase in wages for existing employees.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses in Indiana that can demonstrate training leads to post-secondary or industry credentials, job creation/retention, and new capital investment. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) - Workforce Training Grant is funded by Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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