The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced Monday that a new round of training grant funding is available to school districts.
Up to $1 million in grant funds are available to train students to fill critical workforce needs in advanced manufacturing and construction.
Grant awards, which are made through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward program, can range from $5,000 to $100,000.
They can be used to reimburse school districts for construction, renovation or improvement of school district facilities used for workforce training, or for acquiring tools and equipment used in the construction and advanced manufacturing fields.
“These grants are critical investments in our workforce of tomorrow helping ensure high school students are exposed to in-demand careers in areas such as advanced manufacturing and construction while gaining valuable skills that employers in our state need,” DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek said in a statement.
Applications for the grants must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Nov. 9.
More information and access to the online application is available on the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program website.
