I am an individual seeking training for myself. Am I eligible to receive reimbursement for training through the Express Program and Workforce Training Fund?

Unfortunately, we are unable to reimburse for training for an individual that is not currently employed, or who is not seeking training through their current employer.

If you are currently job hunting, or if you have recently been laid off and are seeking to re-enter the workforce, we recommend connecting with your local MassHire Career Center. MassHire Career Centers can help you identify opportunities to join upskilling programs, or to procure financial aid for training through programs such as Individual Training Accounts (ITA) or Section 30. Learn more here. 

The Express Program provides employers fast access to funds to train their workers. The Workforce Training Fund, the source of money that is used to support the Express Program, is made possible by a surcharge on unemployment insurance payments that businesses make to the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Because of this, our program only reimburses employers for approved incumbent worker training costs.