Pre-Hire Economic Development Training Grant
This grant supports Wyoming pre-hire training efforts that prepare workers with specialized skills needed by businesses.
The Pre-Hire Economic Development Grant Program helps Wyoming businesses build a job-ready workforce by supporting pre-hire training tied to specific skill needs. The program connects businesses with training providers and related partners to prepare workers with specialized skills employers need. Eligible applicants include industry associations, trade unions, private training entities, community colleges, and the University of Wyoming. The opportunity is limited to Wyoming and operates through the Department of Workforce Services grant system, with business registration in the new system required before a business can use the grant.
Award Range
$400,000 - $600,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Up to 200 trainees multiplied by the applicable grant maximum. The supplied website states 2000 dollars per trainee annually for non-preferred industries and 3000 dollars per trainee annually for preferred industries. Approved funds may be obligated for six months, with up to two three-month extensions for a total extension period of six months with required documentation. Funds are accessed through executed Business Training Grant for New Positions contracts, Pre-Hire Training Grant contracts, or a combination of both.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants are Wyoming Economic Development Entities, including local, regional, or state economic development organizations, city or town councils, county commissions, and tribal councils. The entity requests pre-obligation of Workforce Development Training Fund funding on behalf of a business. Funding is intended to attract a new business to Wyoming as part of an economic development initiative or support an existing Wyoming business planning workforce expansion. Applicants subsequently seeking to use the obligated funds must successfully complete a Business Training Grant for New Positions application, a Pre-Hire Training Grant application, or a combination of both and satisfy the applicable Workforce Development Training Fund eligibility requirements.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
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