S.Tier Training Grants Available

The Workforce Development Institute and the Workforce Investment Leadership of the Southern Tier (includes Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties) have announced the latest round of training grants for incumbent workers. Local companies may receive up to $10,000 for job-related training that provides transferrable skills to its work force.

In short, New York State is offering to pay for your employees to be trained!

Eligible Training Projects:

This initiative is limited to training that supports the Advanced Manufacturing needs of this sector. Specific training includes:

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints programs
• ISO 9001:2008 and related quality systems
• Strategic Planning or Market Development activities

Company Eligibility

• Private sector, for-profit manufacturing businesses
• Minimum 4 employees (excluding owners, partners etc.)
• At least 1 facility in eligible counties
• All funds applied to workers at the NYS facility

Timeline:

• Allowable training timeline February 1, 2010- October 15, 2010
• Applications must be received by September 30, 2010
• All training must be completed within 60 days

Contact Insyte Consulting at 716.636.3626 for further information or to get started on this excellent funding opportunity.