Grant and Training Opportunities

Better workers and better facilities deliver more value, but the initial capital investment can be off-putting. CDO Workforce Career System can help.

We maintain a network of sources for grants and training to help you invest in your own growth.

On-the-Job Training

(OJT) Program provides companies with an incentive to hire, train, and upgrade individuals who may lack the skills and/or experience for a particular job.

CDO’s program has written grants for assemblers, machine operators, computer technicians, welders, insurance technicians and other professions.

Key points:

• On-the-Job Training is appropriate for occupations where classroom training is not available or not appropriate and for which specific job skills can be learned while engaged in productive work.
• On-the-Job Training should result in productive long-term employment.
• Companies are reimbursed half of the total wages paid to the trainee during a normal work period.
• The trainee’s skill gap will determine the length of training and the amount of reimbursement.
• OJT funding requires a signed contract prior to the start of the individual’s employment.

Customized Training Grants

Funds are available to address business demands for upgrading the skills of their employees.

• Customized training grants will provide funds to businesses to train employed workers in specific skills needed by the business.
• Training must relate to one of the following purposes: introduction of new technologies, introduction of new production or service procedures, or upgrading to new jobs that require additional skills.

Businesses are required to provide matching funds equal to the amount of training funds requested

13 N Advanced Manufacturing Training Funding

CDO Workforce is pleased to announce the final release of the Advanced Manufacturing Training for Incumbent (employed) Workers by the STNY 13-N Partnership and the Workforce Development Institute (WDI).  The Southern Tier of New York 13-N (STNY 13-N) Partnership, is requesting proposals for Advanced Manufacturing and “green” or “environmental improvement” Training for Incumbent Workers. The purpose of this grant is for advanced manufacturing employers to train their existing workforce in short-term training initiatives (training must be completed within a 90 days period) that improve the current skills sets. The STNY 13-N Region consists of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tompkins, Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties.  Businesses Eligible:  Any private, for-profit manufacturing business that has 4 or more full-time, permanent employees that reside within the 12-county area listed above. Type of Training Allowable:  Companies may use an outside training provider or in-house trainer. For In-House training a minimum of 4 trainees is required for each course.  Courses may be delivered on or off site.  Training that result in acquisition of transferable skills is eligible. Training cannot be in the form of distance learning. How to Get the Application:  The application packet is available on the web at www.csswfny.com .  Look at bottom half of webpage for “Incumbent Worker Training Request for Proposals”.

Other Training Resources

CDO Workforce also provides:

• Work readiness training
• Reading and math skills
• English as a Second Language programs