Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is identifying employers seeking consideration for a Workforce Advancement Training Grant for initiatives delivered in partnership with the college.
Donor Name: Milwaukee Area Technical College
State: Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500 – $200,000
Grant Duration: 13 Months
Details:
Improving productivity and competitiveness requires an investment in employee training and development. Workforce Advancement Training grants are available to support employers in their efforts to retain and advance the skills of their existing workforce.
Purpose
- Promote Increased Investment in the Development of Incumbent Workers
- Improve Wisconsin Businesses’ Productivity & Competitiveness
- Augment the State’s Economic Base
- Support Career Pathways
- Expand Tech College Training & Technical Assistance Services to Business & Industry
Funding Information
- $2,500 to $200,000 Per Application
- Expected Training Time Frame: July 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023.
Allowable Activities
- Assessing Learning Needs of Employees
- Developing Curriculum
- Purchasing Supplies, Equipment, Video, Computer Software or Other Instructional Materials
- Basic Skills or English Language Learning Instruction that Supports Occupational Skill Training
- Technical Assistance to Employer Which Results in Advancement of Existing Employees Through Career Pathways or Additional Hiring of New Employees
Criteria
Outcomes-focused training projects that build the skills of employees will be given priority. Additional consideration will be given to projects that:
- Link activities to a current and clearly defined business challenge
- Increase employees’ wages in the short term
- Improve employees’ job and career opportunities in the short term
- Implement activities related to career pathways
- Strengthen the local, regional or state economy
For more information, visit Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) Grant.
