Greater Minnesota manufacturers and skilled-assembly producers with 150 or fewer full-time staff that invest in new automation can get $10,000 to $35,000 (up to $5,000 per trainee), paid as reimbursement, to train current workers on that technology. Applications are taken any time.
ATIP grants of $10,000 to $35,000 help existing Greater Minnesota manufacturers and skilled assembly producers with 150 or fewer full-time employees train current workers on new automation technology. Awards are limited to $5,000 per trainee and are paid as reimbursement of eligible training costs at the end of training. Applications may be submitted at any time and are considered first-come, first-serve.
Existing business located in Greater Minnesota (outside the seven-county metropolitan area)
150 or fewer full-time employees company wide
Employer in a manufacturing or skilled assembly production industry
Has invested in new automation technology within the past year or plans to within the project timeframe
Trained workers hold permanent, full-time jobs paying at least 120% of federal poverty guidelines for a family of four, plus benefits; jobs retained one year after training
Training for a minimum of two jobs (minimum request $10,000); automation must not result in dislocation of workers
Must show training needs cannot be met through a Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant or other DEED program
$500 application fee payable upon preliminary approval
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