Employee Training Grants
Manufacturing
Unlock up to $50,000 in funding for employee training and development through our Employee Training Grants!
Our Employee Training Grants are designed to help businesses in Pierce County enhance their workforce’s skills, boost productivity, and ensure long-term competitiveness. Whether you’re looking to reskill your team, implement new technologies, or upskill for leadership, we’re here to support you.
Benefits for Employers
- Support business growth and competitiveness
- Increase skilled workforce and productivity
- Employee retention
- Culture of continuous learning
- Reduce skill gaps
Benefits for Employees
- Opportunities for advancement
- Industry-recognized credentials
- Professional development and skills growth
- Support career path
Grant Process
1.
Review Eligibility: Ensure your business meets the basic requirements.
2.
Apply Online: Fill out our straightforward online application form.
3.
Submit Training Plan: Once approved, submit your training plan which includes a quote from the training provider, finalized employee roster, and other necessary information or documents to begin training.
4.
Complete & Sign Contract: After all documents have been received, we will create a contract that must be signed before proceeding to training. Once the contract is signed, Employees must fill out all required documents and register for the training.
5.
Start Training: Begin the training program with your employees.
6.
Report Outcomes: After training is complete, report outcomes of the completed training and share success stories with us.
Who Can Apply?
Employer Eligibility Requirements
- Business must be located in Pierce County and licensed within local, state, and federal requirements.
- Be in an eligible industry sector (Manufacturing).
- Must not have laid off workers within the last 120 days
- Must demonstrate how the training will allow your organization to retain trained workers or provide career advancement.
- Must be current in unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation taxes, penalties, and/or interest or related payment plan.
Employee Eligibility Requirements
- Employees selected for training must be a current employee of the awarded business and have been employed with the business for a minimum of three months.
- However, if a cohort of employees are provided training, only the majority (51%) of the employees must meet the three-month employment requirement.
- Must be willing to complete an employee application for training and register in the appropriate management information system
Success Stories
Contact Us
Are you a business interested in Employee Training Grants?
Use the form below to connect with our Business Solutions team to learn more about the application process.
