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Workforce Training Program
Parker Campus
15653 Brookstone Drive
Parker, CO 80134-3553
303.734.3701
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Colorado Training Grants
SAVE THE DATE!
Grant Open House - May 15, 2013
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Parker campus
See details below
TRAINING GRANTS
The program's goals are to promote and encourage the expansion and well-being of existing Colorado companies and to attract new businesses to Colorado.
Colorado First and Existing Industry grants are administered by the
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
- Colorado Community College System
Colorado First grants
Focus on companies relocating to Colorado or existing companies undertaking a major expansion and hiring new employees.
Existing Industry grants
Focus on Colorado companies deploying new technology to stay competitive and keeping jobs in Colorado. Approved training is for transferable job skills that support the company's economic competitiveness by providing its workers in new skills, and enhancing workers' resumes and long-term employment opportunities.
Criteria for grant applications are:
- Maximum grant award of $800 per employee
- Grant-funded training must be for permanent, full-time, non-seasonal, non-retail positions in Colorado, which have significant career opportunities and require substantive instruction.
- Grants are only awarded to companies that meet a sustainable wage threshold: in urban areas; employers must pay an average wage of at least $10.46/hour; average wage in rural areas must be at least $8.21/hour.
- All grant-funded training must be customized to meet specific company needs
- Applicant companies must pay for a minimum of 40% of the total training costs
- A financial evaluation of the applicant company is required for an Existing Industry grant.
- An on-site visit of the applicant company is required
Grant Application Process and Procedure Documents are located here.
SAVE THE DATE!
Grant Open House - May 15, 2013
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Parker Campus
Arapahoe Community College’s Workforce Training Program will hold its annual open house for the Colorado First and Existing Industry Training Grant Program on Wednesday night, May 15, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the ACC Parker Campus (15653 Brookstone Drive).
The Colorado First and Existing Industry Training Grant Program provides grant monies to local businesses. Colorado companies that meet certain baseline criteria are eligible to apply for two types of grants, "Colorado First" and "Existing Industry".
The Colorado First Grant is intended to benefit companies that are relocating to, or expanding in, the state of Colorado. The Existing Industry Grant applies to companies who are adding technology or changing their business strategies in an effort to stay competitive in the market.
This event will help companies familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations of these grant programs. Attendees will receive a copy of the application forms and have an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session. Representatives from Arapahoe Community College, the Community College System of Colorado and the Governor's Office of Economic Development are all scheduled to be in attendance.
Attendance and parking are free for this event, and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by no later than Friday, May 10 to Workforce@arapahoe.edu
For more information, or to inquire about accommodations, please contact the ACC Workforce Training Program at workforce@arapahoe.edu or 303.734.3701.
To discuss your eligibility for a Colorado First or Existing Industry grant, call 303.734.3702.
