Deadline: 28-Feb-22
The Milwaukee Area Technical College has launched a call for applications for the Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) Grants 2022 for 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
- Grant will cover 65% of total training costs, Employer share is 35%
- Funds for General Businesses & Small Businesses
- $2,500 to $200,000 Per Application
- MATC Workforce Solutions Team will write the grant; Date for submittal will be April 15 th , 2022
- Training must focus on occupational skills, academic, and employability topics or courses
- Previous Awardees Considered; However, New Request Given Preference
- Training and/or Technical Assistance for Individual Employer or Multiple Employers
- Consistent Theme Needed; Majority of Training Offered Received by All Consortium Employers
- Training on Similar Topics (e.g., Welding, OSHA, MSSC, etc.) or Employers from Same Industry Sector (Wood, Product Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Agricultural, etc.) or another reasonable grouping.
- Purchase/Lease of Instructional, software or equipment may be funded up to 25% allowable cost
- Supply Items Funded Up to 25% Allowable Cost
- Training Expected to Start Within 90 Days of Award
- Expected Training Time Frame July 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023
- Remodeling/Building Expenses Not Allowed
- Business is responsible for technical assistance costs as provided by Workforce Solutions
Priority Projects
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 Milwaukee Area Technical College.
For more information, visit https://www.matc.edu/employer-services-resources/workforce-solutions/wat-grant.html