14 States That Will Fund Your SOLIDWORKS Training

Across the nation, GoEngineer customers utilize government grants, funds, and similar programs to offset the cost of purchasing GoEngineer’s SOLIDWORKS training courses.  

To make SOLIDWORKS training more accessible for businesses who otherwise can’t afford the costs, we’ve put together a shortlist of state-wide training grants that your company can tap into today.

Colorado 

Skill Advance Colorado - First and Existing Industry Job Training Grant 

Colorado First and Existing Industry Job Training Grant Programs support Colorado’s workforce development by providing grants to both existing businesses and those locating or expanding into Colorado. For eligibility, businesses must contribute at least 40% (cash or in-kind) to the total costs of grant-funded training. Businesses can receive up to $1,650 per employee every year with the Colorado First (CF) customized training grant and up to $1,400 per employee every other year with the Existing Industry customized training program. 

The programs are jointly administered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), and are locally administered by participating community colleges. 

For more information and application deadlines, visit: https://oedit.colorado.gov/skill-advance-colorado-job-training-grant

Connecticut 

CT Manufacturing Innovation Fund Incumbent Worker Training (MIF IWT) 

The IWT program is a matching grant program that offers financial reimbursement to manufacturing companies for providing up-skill training to their employees. The program will reimburse between $2,500 and $50,000 of training costs annually and a total maximum of $100,000 per Connecticut-based employer. Employers must match 50% of training costs to be eligible for this program.   

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology administers the program with funding from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's Manufacturing Innovation Fund. 

For more information and application deadlines, visit: https://ctiwt.ccat.us/

Delaware 

Workforce Training Grants 

The Delaware Division of Small Business offers Workforce Training grants that help fund customized training related to new and innovative processes or programs, machinery, or technology-related upgrades. The program will award up to $100,000 per project to eligible Delaware entities. Employers must match 50% of training costs to qualify for this program.   

For more information and to apply, visit: https://business.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/118/2018/09/Division-of-Small-Business-Workforce-Training-Grant-Application-Form_NEW.pdf  

Massachusetts 

Workforce Training Fund 

The Workforce Training Fund Express program competitively awards grants ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 to Massachusetts to train their current and newly hired full-time and part-time employees. 

The program accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Employees must match grant awards dollar-for-dollar. Typically, grant funds pay for training provider(s) fees and employers’ coverage the cost of wages and fringe of employees during training hours is sufficient to meet matching requirements.

For more information, visit: https://www.goengineer.com/blog/massachusetts-express-solidworks-training-grant

Michigan 

Workforce Training Fund 

The Going PRO Talent Fund (Talent Fund) makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees up to $2,000 per employee. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity-Workforce Development (LEO-WD) provides funding and Michigan Works! Agencies (MWA) provide grant administration and support. 

For more information and application deadlines, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/wd/programs-services/going-pro-talent-fund  

Minnesota 

Automation Training Incentive Program 

The Automation Training Incentive Program awards grants of up to $35,000 to Minnesota-based small businesses in the manufacturing or skilled production industry for the express purpose of training incumbent workers as quickly and effectively as possible on new automation technology. The program covers 100% of training costs, up to $5,000 per employee.   

For more information, visit: https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/training-grant/atipp/  

New Jersey 

UPSKILL: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant 

New Jersey employers (labor unions, businesses, and community organizations) may receive training grants of up to $2,000 per worker and up to $100,000 per fiscal year to improve existing employees’ skills. The maximum reimbursement rate for Third-Party Training is $20 per trainee, per clock hour. Eligible expenses include tuition fees, textbooks, software, and examination/credentialing fees. 

For more information and application deadlines, visit: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/Grants/FY23/11-10-2022UpdatedFY23UPSKILLNGO.pdf  

North Carolina 

Incumbent Worker Training 

Incumbent Worker Training helps offset the cost of training employees who have worked for a business consistently for six months or more. The business must participate in the cost of the training, through cash payments or in-kind contributions, based on the size of the company. 

Funding is administered through your local Workforce Development Board, which is part of the NCWorks system. For more information, visit: https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/workforce-grants/incumbent-worker-training  

Ohio 

OH TechCred 

In Ohio, many customers have demonstrated success leveraging the OH TechCred Program to upskill their workforce with a variety of GoEngineer’s SOLIDWORKS training courses at zero cost. Businesses of all sizes from any industry are eligible for up to $30,000 per application round and up to $180,000 per year. Once approved, the State of Ohio will reimburse 100% of training costs – up to $2,000 per credential – for completed training. Funding is provided by and awarded through the Ohio Department of Development. 

For more information and application deadlines, visit: https://www.goengineer.com/blog/ohio-techcred-solidworks-training-grant

Pennsylvania

WEDnetPA 

Incumbent Worker Training helps offset the cost of training employees who have worked for a business consistently for six months or more. The business must participate in the cost of the training, through cash payments or in-kind contributions, based upon the size of the company. 

Funding is administeredadministered by WEDnetPA partners, which are higher education institutions across Pennsylvania.  For more information, visit: https://www.goengineer.com/blog/pennsylvania-wednetpa-solidworks-training-grant

 

Tennessee 

Incumbent Worker Training 

The Incumbent Worker Training Program provides grant funding of up to $25,000 for customized training for existing businesses that result in layoff aversion. Through this customer-driven program, Tennessee is able to effectively retain and keep businesses competitive through skills upgrades and process improvement training for existing full-time employees. 

Funding is provided by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the program is administered by Local Workforce Development Agencies. 

For more information, visit: https://www.tn.gov/workforce/employers/training-redirect/grants-for-training/incumbent-worker-training.html  

Vermont 

Vermont Training Program (VTP) 

The Vermont Training Program (VTP) has offered performance-based workforce training grants for over 30 years. The VTP provides up to 50% of the training cost for: pre-employment, new hire, and/or incumbent employee training. The application process is easy with a general turn-around time of 18 business days. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Grants are paid out on a reimbursement basis upon completion of employee training. 

For more information, visit: https://accd.vermont.gov/economic-development/vtp  

Wisconsin 

Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) Industry Sector Training Grant 

The Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) standard grant program awards funds to reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers in Wisconsin. Businesses of all sizes, from any industry, are eligible to receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $400,000 per fiscal year to cover 50% of eligible training costs. 

For more information and application deadlines, visit: https://wisconsinfastforward.com/wff_standard.htm  

Wyoming 

Wyoming Workforce Development Training Fund 

The Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF) is a unique Wyoming-based program that awards funds to employers to provide their employees with professional development opportunities to increase employee skill attainment. Business Training Grants and Pre-Hire Training Grants can provide Wyoming businesses with up to $4,000 per trainee and $200,000 per state fiscal year. 

Funding is provided by and administered through Wyoming’s Department of Workforce Services. 

For more information, visit: https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/business-training-support-unit/workforce-development-training-fund/ 

Ready to Get Started? 

Hundreds of GoEngineer customers are already utilizing these government grant programs to offset the cost of training employees in SOLIDWORKS. If you’re not yet leveraging these available funds, reach out to your Account Manager for more information, to request a quote, or get help creating a training plan. 

GoEngineer offers Professional SOLIDWORKS online courses or in-person courses for every schedule and experience level. Whether you’re just getting started with SOLIDWORKS or need specific training on simulation, data management, electrical design, or anything in between, GoEngineer has a SOLIDWORKS training course that fits your needs. It’s time to take your skills to the next level!   

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in February 2023 and has been edited to reflect updated sources and the inclusion of new states offering SOLIDWORKS funding.   

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