Over the past few years, Commonwealth Corporation has seen unprecedented levels of participation in Workforce Training Fund Programs (WTFP), and as a result, Commonwealth Corporation is implementing policy changes with the goal of extending WTFP grant resources while efficiently serving more businesses.
Additionally, WTFP’s General Program will undergo application updates which will require a scheduled blackout from November 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM to December 17, 2024, when the new General Program application will be released and available.
Policy Changes: | Express Program | General Program |
Reduction of the Express Program annual maximum from $20,000 to $15,000 per business, per calendar year (January 1-December 31). | √ | |
Reduction of the General Program grant maximum from $200,000 to $125,000. | √ | |
Average cost per trainee in General Program grants shall not exceed $3,000* |
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WTFP Express and General Program investment in training shall not exceed $300 per instructor hour. Businesses are responsible for covering instructional costs beyond this cap. | √ | √ |
Express Program reimbursement rates have been revised according to business size:
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*Exclusion permitted for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Please see guidelines for details.
Please carefully review complete guidelines for both Express Program (link) and General Program (link) for more information.
Available Support for Users
The following resources are available to support the Workforce Training Fund user community:
- Freshdesk – FAQ Knowledge Bank
- Express Program One Pager with Examples
- Express Program Subsidy Estimator – estimate how much your company may be eligible for in Express Program reimbursement for each approved course.
- Contact us for support – Freshdesk – Submit a ticket
Thank you for your ongoing participation in the Workforce Training Fund Program. Our team is available to address any questions regarding these adjustments. We value your partnership and appreciate your understanding as we work to navigate these changes together. We are confident that these revised policies will ensure the WTFP’s sustainability in the years ahead.
Gratefully,
The Workforce Training Fund Team
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