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State: | PA |
Incentive Type: | Training Grants and Credits |
Incentive Title: | Training Grants |
Description: | 1. CUSTOMIZED JOB TRAINING PROGRAM (CJT) - A training program to help employers provide specific job related training. 2. GUARANTEED FREE TRAINING PROGRAM - A training grant that provides assistance for basic skills training and information technology training. |
Eligibility Requirements: | Any Pennsylvania business is eligible, except point of sale retail businesses. Trainees must be making 150% of the federal minimum wage. May not receive the awards for more than 2 consecutive years, or for more tha 3 out of 5 fiscal years. To be eligible, a company must either be a start-up, existing, relocating or expanding their operations in PA.Trainees need to be verifiable PA residents. Trainees must fill all entry level and upgraded positions as stated in the agreement. Reimbursement is 75% of project costs with a 25% private cash match. 2. a. Eligible applicants for basic skills grants are manufacturing or technology based positions. The employee must earn 150% of the federal minimum wage and be a PA resident. Company may receive up to $450 per eligible trainee. b. Eligible applicants for information technology grants include front-line employees and supervisors of manufacturing firms and information technology professionals from any company except point-of-sale retail operations. The training must meet industry standards. The training could also lead to certification, but it is not a requirement. The employee must earn 150% of the federal minimum wage and be a PA resident. Company may receive up to $700 reimbursement per trainee. Businesses must apply through WEDnetPA for both grants. |
Geographic Restrictions: | Statewide |
Granting Authority: | PA Department of Community and Economic Development |
The information which you have reviewed is a summary of the benefits and savings which may be available for your company. To receive a more detailed analysis of valuable opportunities for your company, please forward your contact information to Larry Kramer at lkramer@incentisgroup.com |
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