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WEDnetPA Grant Program
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The Business Development & Training Services department assists employers to obtain grant funding for employee training programs. Pennsylvania offers employers the opportunity to train new and existing employees through the Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) program offered through WEDnetPA. This program provides qualified companies with money for training in a wide range of basic and high-tech topics.
What type of skills training is covered under WEDnet?WEDnet is designed to help employers with training needs for their employees. Employers begin with an assessment of their business training needs to form a training plan. The two types of eligible training programs are basic skills training and information technology training.
Basic Skills Training provides up to $450 per eligible employee for basic and entry level skills training. Some examples include but are not limited to:
· Business Operations
· Manufacturing Fundamentals
· Quality Assurance
· Problem Solving, Communication & Teamwork
Information Technology Training provides up to $700 per eligible employee for advanced information technology skills training. Some examples include but are not limited to:
· E-Business Commerce
· Information Security
· Data Base Development
· Computer Programming, Network Administration
Download and print the program guidelines document here.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Eligibility must be met on three levels: company, employee and training. Once a company has been determined to be eligible, a training plan is required before an application can be submitted. Employees and training must also be determined eligible before reimbursement will be made. Contact us for specific eligibility requirements.
How do I get started?
With the help of our staff, employers formulate a training plan that identifies the areas of training needed by the company. The training topics must serve to increase the skills and performance of employees in their jobs. Contact us for further information about eligibility requirements that apply to your business. Download and print a sample training plan template here.
How can I locate training providers?
Qualified companies can arrange for instructional training in several ways. IUP provides qualified trainers and instructors, some employers use in-house trainers, others use third-party training professionals who may be experienced in a specific training area. You can select any training provider you prefer.
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
For more information, click here for contact information.