Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) Employer Grant Program

Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) Employer Grant Program is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Provides employer-driven, occupational skills training focused on advanced manufacturing and AI sectors.

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Focused on advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI), WisTRAIN grants fund employer-driven occupational training to help workers and employers adapt to the rapid evolution of technology in key industries and prepares Wisconsin's workforce for the fastest-growing technical occupations. WisTRAIN grants are open to employers of any size operating in Wisconsin. Grant Amount: Up to $330,000 per grantee or consortium.

Learn more about the Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs grant program in this video. Apply by July 13, 2026, to be considered in the initial funding round.

Eligibility requirements include: Operating a business in Wisconsin or being part of a consortium of Wisconsin employers Proposing training that supports occupations, technologies, or workforce needs related to advanced manufacturing, AI, or related emerging industries Employing trainees in Wisconsin-based positions The initial application window is closed. DWD is processing applications submitted by the July 13, 2026 deadline.

Look for more information soon on whether rolling application will be accepted.

WisTRAIN grants are available to employers statewide and support two high-growth and in-demand industries critical to Wisconsin's economic future: Technologies: Robotics, digital twins, predictive maintenance, cyber-secure operational systems, and more Demand: Skills shortages in data analytics, project management, and digital systems integration Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications: Healthcare, finance, logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing Demand: Expertise in data analytics, human-AI collaboration, and cybersecurity This program gives employers the funding to train workers for the future.

WisTRAIN grants aim to address industry shifts resulting from technological advances to: Expand access to industry-recognized credentials; Support digital equity and literacy; Increase employer-education partnerships; and Prepare workers for high-demand jobs while ensuring employers remain competitive in a rapidly changing economy. ICYMI: Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Won $7.

3 Million to Fund New Workforce Training Grants for Advanced Manufacturing and AI Sectors WisTRAIN Supplemental Documents WisTRAIN is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) through an Industry-Driven Training Fund grant. A total of $7,300,000, or 100% of the program is financed with federal funds.

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