There is mucho $$$$ available out there. How many have applied successfully? Which states? And how was the grant awarded?

Nebraska. There is an extension group through the colleges that will write your grant, submit it, provide the training, facilities and everything. I didn't really do anything but answer their questions.

In Utah, Applied Technology Colleges (ATCs) get state money to provide custom-fit training for companies. My company works with them to provide local companies with training and they will often pay as much as 50% of the total costs. Sometimes it's been more. It's very similar to what SteelMaiden described.

Back in 99 - Indiana- application-thru the state- usually go to your state site and look under commerce or do a search for your city/county/state business development center.

Anyone know if there is anything similar in Canada...specifically Ontario?

What I do know exists is a special programme to help subsidize hiring a College student (don't think it exists for University students). If we hire a College student for a term, about 50% of their pay may be subsidized through a government programme. We get cheap labour and people who work hard and want to learn. They get a job and learn hopefully useful skills. And if the right environment is fostered, they'll come back to work full-time upon graduation. Total win-win situation.

Michigan: completed a project earlier this year where the state paid for training, managed through a participating college, Washtenaw Community College in this case. We (consultant) provided training record documentation to WCC, who paid us with funds they received from the state (minus their administration fee). I don't have all of the details, but can get the name of the coordinator at WCC if anyone is interested.

Kentucky also provided funding a few years ago (2000). Not sure of the current status of the program.

Michigan: completed a project earlier this year where the state paid for training, managed through a participating college, Washtenaw Community College in this case. We (consultant) provided training record documentation to WCC, who paid us with funds they received from the state (minus their administration fee). I don't have all of the details, but can get the name of the coordinator at WCC if anyone is interested.



We do a lot of training through various Michigan grants. The MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) has several types of grants available. MAny have been pulled due to the current state budget shortfall, but there are still many more. If you are in Michigan, check with the MEDC directly. If you are in another state, check with your agency that is dedicated to economic development. Colleges only deal with the grant money they are allocated, the state can probably give you a much wider range of choices.

lots of states use the "workforce development" "DETA" umbrella to hide their grants. Most are federally reimbursed. Its quite luctative in some cases. I did a search for workforce development and the state ....Wach state handles the money theeir way. Some do the college thing, some do company specific......Mass has 3 different programs. I have been very successful. Have gotten several companies money to cover the full implementation costs and other stuff.

Sorry, dont know much about Canada. Do know that there are several agencies in Toronto that have (had?) $$ available for ISO implementation stuff. Like insurance, law, banking, auto dealerships, medical devices etc HIGHLY REGULATED areas. I was looking into it a while back but never followed it through.

I am thinking about writing a paper/presentation on how to fill out those forms. Does anyone think its a worth while exercise? Or would I be better to sell the service as part of my sales pitch?

barb:

I am going to do a serch on GA to see whats out there, so I know little.

That said, it seems to me that with each state having different programs, one paper covering them all might be confusing. If I were you, I'd try to make some $ with the service.

Craig

In Connecticut, there is State Grants for companies that are involved in starting up in urban renewal areas. You have to meet a certain hiring quota for that area and get funding for many courses in a local Community College environment. So much a year. We got a few thousand dollars towards ISO Awareness and Auditor Training. There are also courses in Blueprint Reading, Shop Math, Clerical and other job skill related training available.

The paper/presentation would be in how to present the information in a narrative/table to explain the training provided as well as the key goals and payback, budgets, matching funds etc....which is required nearly EVERYWHERE for all types of grants. For me its dead easy, have never been refused...AND the govenor of MA came out to present the last one as he was impressed ($130K) with the company...also have a system for reporting status and records for their feedback that gets rave reviews. Got my pic in the paper and on TV......Our state frowns on consultants helping fill out the proposal. So I simply present my RFQ in the format they need...LOL.....many pages long.

Michigan: completed a project earlier this year where the state paid for training, managed through a participating college, Washtenaw Community College in this case. We (consultant) provided training record documentation to WCC, who paid us with funds they received from the state (minus their administration fee). I don't have all of the details, but can get the name of the coordinator at WCC if anyone is interested.

Kentucky also provided funding a few years ago (2000). Not sure of the current status of the program.

Tom,
Can I please have the name of the coordinator at WCC? Have contacted MEDC, and awaiting further information for them.
Thanks

I helped snag a $1.5 million in California a few years back for employee development

There is a type of grant called an Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) grant which is a federal level grant. You might want to check with your local sources to determine what they can be applied to.

vpickell: If you are in Jackson, wouldn't JCC be your grant holder? I know we've done grant work with them before.

Never applied primarily because despite some intensive searches I've never been able to FIND any that we qualify for!

I applied for and was awarded a state training grant of $100,000 in connection with capital investments. I understand that although some people are awarded grants they never follow through on the submissions! We have made one submission and received about 40K of the 100K grant in the first six months of the 2year life of the grant.

We applied for and recieved a $125K grant through NY's Empire State Development Corporation. The University at Buffalo's Center for Industrial Effectiveness is facilitating much of our training- ISO, TOC, Solid Works...
There are many untapped resources for grant monies~

I've been aware of National Productivity council with Ministry of Forests etc for having provided training in waste management. Probably the scheme is over.

I have been attending some courses in Quality / Environmental Management, Core tools for TS 16949, internal auditing paying on my own.

Do we have schemes, low end courses provided in India too for professional development?

pthareja

Michigan; Saginaw Valley area - We've (past employer) received state grants through local colleges (Delta College in particular) for a wide variety of subjects. Presently, my current employer is working through Delta on training in Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation skills, GD&T, etc. The grant has been submitted, and I'm working with one of their trainers (in about an hour from now) on customizing their materials to suit our business.

Anyone in Ohio ever receive any grant $$ for training employees?

A few months ago I was talking to a consultant who said that the State of Ohio had allocated money for training purposes. There seemed to be few restrictions and the availability of the grants was not widely known. It was not for the unemployed but to train current workers. I may have a contact if you want to find out more.

Bill Pflanz

Bill,
Would love a contact. Actually, training our existing force is what I am trying to accomplish. With the current $$ earned in the transportation industry we are lucky to make 5 cents on the dollar. I would like to investigate if there is a way to obtain $$ to develop our current workforce.

Thanks for the response

FYI -

The original intent of this posting was to make folks aware of state incentives with regards to training and investment.

Some of these incentives are being challenged in court. Here is an update from the State of Ohio...


CFT 2004-03
CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX INFORMATION RELEASE – Questions Regarding Ohio’s New Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Tax Credit – R.C. 5733.33 & 5747.31 – September, 2004



This information release is to address questions the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) has received regarding Ohio’s tax credit for new manufacturing machinery and equipment. At the present time, taxpayers may continue to claim the Ohio tax credit for new manufacturing machinery and equipment as provided for by R.C. 5733.33 as well as other tax credits that ODT directly or indirectly administers.

In Cuno v. DaimlerChrysler, Inc. (Sept. 2, 2004), a three-judge panel of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion holding that the Ohio tax credit for new manufacturing machinery and equipment violates the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution and enjoined its enforcement. The State of Ohio will seek review of the court’s decision. Because a review of the decision is being made, ODT is not currently enjoined from administering the tax credit. As stated above, ODT is currently allowing taxpayers to claim the credit in those circumstances where purchases of new manufacturing machinery and equipment qualify for the credit under Ohio law. ODT will continue to monitor the situation and issue future notifications to taxpayers and practitioners as the situation warrants.

If you have questions regarding the legal implications of continuing to claim this or other tax credits, ODT urges you to seek advice from tax counsel.

I have applied for and recieved grants for 10 different companies in Maine and Mass.

They have been for ISO and Lean Manufacturing. If anyone has any questions regarding the process please let me know

cncmarine,

These were state grants for what (training, capital, etc)?

:read: PLEASE NOTE: My posting about the court case only applies to job-creating tax breaks in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. The four states under the jurisdiction of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati.

Steve.

State funded workforce development program.

Financial assistance for future and existing employees

C Emmons,

To answer your question... yes. We have received 200K in Grants and $170K in credits. We are close to getting another 100K in credit.

There are several programs depending on the situation. For example, if you hire >25 EE's, invest capital, or just to assist with training. You have to plead your case for bringing and retaining quality jobs to the state. We are high tech and pay well. Our industry came under significant fire in 2001-2003 and the state was a big help.

The state is broken up in responsibilities. I am in central ohio and my contact is Steve Turpak. <- great feller!

It isnt terribly hard.

Steve.

For those in California,

One of the IAS-accredited calibration labs has applied for and been given a grant to train their folks for CCT, in anticipation of the requirements for personnel certification of calibration techs. The grant is through one the California state organizations.

I will try to get more information soon and post.

Hershal

We have applied for and received Webnet grants and IRC grants in PA. You can get webnet grants for 2 out of 3 consecutive years. The money must be used for training non-managers. IRC grants have covered consultant fees and implementation costs for business improvement projects.

The IRC money can be used in more ways than the webnet money. It helps if you get someone with "inside connections" to help you write the requests so you can include the "hot topics."