The government wants to pay for your employee training
Are you good at filling out paperwork, navigating red tape, and jumping through bureaucratic hoops? Money for training programs is tight, but there are many sources of government funding that can help give your employees new skills. Check out our handy guide below.
Federal Funding
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided a lot of money for employee training. Much of this money is funneled through the states and eventually through local “workforce investment boards”, but you can get an overview here.
Federal grant information from the Department of Labor
State and Local Funding
Much of the federal money gets funneled through local “workforce investment boards”. Companies can gain access through a grant process. Here are some useful links:
San Diego’s workforce investment board
