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Grants Available to Help Wisconsin Employers Train Skilled Workers
16 Sep 2024
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The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) encourages employers to apply for the latest Wisconsin Fast Forward grant by Oct. 28, 2024. Companies of all types and sizes across Wisconsin are eligible for the funding to train skilled workers.
The Wisconsin Fast Forward program helps employers develop innovative local and regional solutions that meet their area's workforce needs. These Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants reimburse customized occupational training costs for unemployed, underemployed, and existing workers. Training that qualifies workers for full-time employment, higher level employment, or increased wages can be reimbursed through grants of $5,000 to $400,000.
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