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Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant

Colorado Community College System
About the Grant

The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job training for employees.

The Colorado First (CF) Job Training Program provides funds for net new hire training and focuses on new and expanding businesses in Colorado with a need to train workers with the skills necessary to increase their productivity, to increase their wages, and to reduce their need for public support.

The Existing Industry (EI) Job Training Program provides funding for incumbent worker training and supports established Colorado businesses with adapting to new technology and preventing layoffs.

Per learner maximum annual funding (based on total training funds approved factored against number of unduplicated learners): Standard CF and EI Grants: CF - $2,800, EI - $2,500 / CF and EI Mini Grants for Micro Businesses: CF - $3,800, EI - $3,500

State and Industry
Ownership Categories
Grant Amount:

Up to $150,000

Application Deadline:

Rolling

Notes

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