More than one million jobs must be filled in Indiana over the next ten years, and WorkOne Western Indiana is seeking local employers to apply for the highly sought after Next Level Jobs Employer Training Grant.
The Employer Training Grant is available for eligible occupations within six priority sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Building & Construction, Health & Life Sciences, IT & Business Services and Transportation & Logistics.
The Employer Training Grant reimburses employers up to $5,000 per employee who is trained, hired, and retained for six months, for up to $50,000 per employer. These workers can be new or current employees.
“Time is running out for businesses to utilize these funds, so we encourage them to contact us today to begin the process,” said Mike Smith, business services manager, WorkOne Western Indiana. “The application submission and reimbursement processes are very easy, and our team is here to assist employers every step of the way.”
Already, WorkOne Western Indiana has assisted a number of local companies in securing a total of $600,000 in Employer Training Grants. These companies are: Ascena, B & G Foods, Brampton Brick, Harsha Behavioral Center, International Paper, JAE Services LLC, Liberty Trailer, Sony DADC, Specialty Rim, PDF Inc., Wabash Valley Custom Meats, and Westridge Healthcare.
To apply for the grant, contact Mike Smith at WorkOne Western Indiana at 812-238-5616 ext. 4, or visit https://www.in.gov/dwd/business-services/etg/ and click the Hoosier High Five link. Submissions must be made before May 31, 2023 to take advantage of this opportunity.
WorkOne Western Indiana serves Hoosier workers and employers in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties. To learn more, visit www.workonewest.com.
