INCENTIVE DESCRIPTION

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

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