| Whether you are an existing business or are considering locating to the area, training grants are very accessible in Huron County and easy to apply for. If you will training in any of these areas - Health Care, Technology, Alternative Energy or Manufacturing – we help you walk quickly and painlessly through a grant program that is approved at the local level and the approval process (if it meets the above criteria) generally has taken less than two weeks.
In the Norwalk area, there is tremendous support for Workforce Development and assistance is provided through a variety of partners and programs. We are also open to the opportunity to create and develop new opportunities as needed by the community.
Please review the training grant information below and contact Ellen Heinz with any questions at 419-668-9858.
Even if you only have one or two people to send through training or have limited funds, don’t hesitate to contact us. There are many opportunities, including joint group training and bringing instructors to your company to offset your costs. In most cases, the TWA-2 grant below will cover at least 75% of approved costs.
Training Workers to Advance Grant 2 (TWA-2)
Huron County is fortunate to be one of a few counties that have access to a unique program that pays for approximately 75% of the approved training costs. This program initially goes through a local approval process. Most of the grant applications that were approved received formal approval within 2 weeks. This program targets incumbent and dislocated workers being trained in any of the four areas: Manufacturing, Health Care, Technology and Advanced Energy. TWA-2 has already been utilized by several area employers and is available until June 30, 2011 or until funds run out. Most applications only take an hour to complete the general information and we will walk you through the process. Call today for more information on this very ‘user-friendly’ program: 419-668-9858.
Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)
ODOD also has dollars to support training programs at companies. Most of their opportunities provide from 75 to 50 percent reimbursement to companies to fund instructional costs, materials and training-related activities. There is an emphasis on manufacturing and selected employment sectors.
Huron County Job and Family Services
Through our local Workforce Development Coordinator’s office at Huron County Job and Family Services, businesses can have access to funding for customized employee training as well. Training dollars are available for Incumbent and Dislocated Workers, while they last.
If you are interested in BWC training, please contact the Huron County Chamber of Commerce at 419-668-4155. They have many resources including easy access to safety training programs and a very unique Safety Council Pilot Program that has been recognized at the state level for its innovative format.
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