FUNDING IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE TRAINING

AgConnect can help offset the cost of training for eligible forest/wood products and ag-related employers/trainees with a reimbursement of up to 50% of the course cost. Funding is provided through grants by the PA Department of Labor and Industry, the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Chester County Workforce Development Board, and is available to ag employers across the Commonwealth. For more information, contact Jordan Peek (Chester County Economic Development Council) at jpeek@ccedcpa.com.

Training and Reimbursement Programs

• Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Reimbursement

  Available to companies in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties. Reimbursement ranges from 50% to 90% based on company size. Allowable costs include:

  • Training materials and supplies (manuals, etc.)
  • Training tuition and registration fees
  • Instructor/trainer wages
  • Materials and certifications/testing
  • Off-site training costs

  Layoff aversion training is preferred. Wage increase and/or promotion is required. More information and application.

• Industry Partnership Internship Program

  Available to employers in manufacturing, building and construction, and healthcare/social assistance industries in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties. Eligible employers can receive up to 50% reimbursement of student wages, up to a maximum of $3,000. More information and eligibility requirements.

• Manufacturing Training to Careers Internship Program

  Available to employers in manufacturing industries in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties. Eligible employers can receive up to 50% reimbursement of student wages, up to a maximum of $3,000. Students must be 18 years of age or older. More information and eligibility requirements.