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DWD Encourages Employers to Apply for Workforce Training Grants
24 Jan 2025
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The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants to help address the state's demand for skilled workers. Employers of all types and sizes across Wisconsin are eligible to apply for funding to train skilled workers.
The WFF program supports innovative local and regional solutions to help employers meet workforce needs in their areas. The Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and existing workers. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $400,000 – and higher for consortium applicants – can cover training that qualifies workers for full-time positions, higher-level roles, or increased wages.
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