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The Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants through March 11 at 3 p.m. CST.
This grant helps fund innovative and collaborative customized worker training programs.
Key features of the program:
- Grants are available to companies of any size in all industry sectors.
- Grant award amounts range from $5,000 to $400,000. A grantee serving as an applicant for a consortium of employers may apply for more than $400,000.
- Cash or in-kind match equal to 50% of the grant award amount is required.
- Grantees must complete training of at least 85% of the contracted number of trainees.
- At least 65% of trainees must be placed in positions with placement partners in the grant application that require skills taught in the training.
- At least 75% of incumbent trainees receive increased wages.
For more information and to apply, see the grant program announcement summarizing program requirements.
Thank you for your continued interest in the Wisconsin Fast Forward grant program.
John Roos
Director, Office of Skills Development
Department of Workforce Development
(608) 733-3918
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