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Vermont Training Program (VTP): Training Provider Grants

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)

    Summary

    The Vermont Training Partnership (VTP) partners with employers and training providers to prepare Vermont's employees for the jobs of tomorrow. VTP provides performance-based workforce grants for pre-employment training, training for new hires, and training for incumbent workers. This training can either be on-site or offered through an outside provider. VTP grants may cover up to 50% of the training cost.


    Training Provider applications to the VTP should be centered on a training project that has been identified with the assistance of multiple employer sponsors. These employer sponsors should commit employees to attend the training and are ideally involved with the development of course materials. However, training projects that will bring employees to a higher skilled positions and receive a wage increase upon completion are only required to have one employer sponsor.


    Applications to the VTP should focus on a new specific and strategic/innovative employee training project. Applications should have a targeted approach rather than a broad brush. The more specific you can be about your training project the better.

     

    History of Funding

    VTP has been assisting with the training of Vermont's employees for over 30 years. In FY18, VTP served over 2,000 Vermonters.  

    Additional Information

    The VTP is open to all sectors of the Vermont economy. When reviewing applications, the VTP is placing first priority on the following CEDS defined target sectors and related skills:

    • Advanced Manufacturing
    • Financial Services
    • Food Systems
    • Forest Products
    • Health Care
    • Software Development & IT
    • Biotechnology
    • Clean Energy, Efficiency & Electricity Innovation
    • Environmental Consulting, Green Business & Building                            


    Secondary priority will be placed on the remaining CEDS defined target sectors and related skills:

    • Arts & Culture   
    • Education   
    • Tourism & Recreation

    Contacts

    John Young

    John Young
    Workforce Development Programs

    Montpelier, VT 05602
    802-355-2725
     

  • Eligibility Details

    • The VTP is open to all sectors of the Vermont economy. Priority is placed on the twelve "Vermont 2020" CEDS target sectors. Learn more here.
    • Trainees must be full-time permanent employees working in Vermont
    • Grants are offered for pre-employment training (with guaranteed hire post-training), new employee training, and incumbent employees
    • Employers and training providers must show that the use of VTP funds supplement training efforts, not replace or supplant training efforts
    • Training shall be directly related to the employment responsibilities of the employee
    • VTP funds shall not duplicate other state and/or federal funds for employee training
    • Employee compensation (hourly wage), at the completion of training, must equal or exceed the livable wage as defined by the Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office (JFO). Currently set at $13.06 per hour
    • Employees must be offered a minimum of three of the following employee benefits: health insurance (w/ 50% or more of the premium paid by the employer), dental assistance, paid vacation, paid holidays, child care, retirement benefits, other paid time off excluding paid sick days, other extraordinary employee benefits.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The VTP Staff are available to visit potential applicants and have a more in-depth discussion regarding the application and employee training needs. 


    Applications are reviewed by the VTP Review Team. The general turn-around time is 18 business days.

    Award Details

    The VTP may fund up to 50% of wages for each employee in training (on-site training) or up to 50% of the trainer expenses (classroom/vendor fee). Costs associated with travel, materials, equipment, consulting/coaching, and/or course development will not be considered.

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