Guaranteed Free Training Program - Network of PA  (WEDnetPA)

Workforce development grants for basic skills and information technology training for eligible Pennsylvania businesses and their employees

• basic skills training grants - manufacturing or technology-based businesses
• information technology training grants - front-line employees and supervisors of manufacturing companies are eligible for applied manufacturing technology training. Information technology professionals of any company, except point-of-sale retail businesses, are also eligible

• basic skill training grants - basic or entry-level skills training is eligible according to the type and scope of business being conducted by the employer
• information technology training grants - training must meet recognized industry skill standards including, but not limited to, training resulting in certification

The employer must verify that participating employees earn 150% of minimum wage, work full-time and are Pennsylvania residents

• up to $450 per eligible employee/trainee for the basic skills training grant
• up to $700 per eligible employee/trainee for the information technology training grant

Please contact Connie Frantz for full details and assistance.