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Workforce Development Program

South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED)No deadline listed

Summary

Growing South Dakota companies can be reimbursed up to 50% of technical training costs for new and existing employees earning at least $19.50/hour with employer-paid health insurance; apply at least three weeks before training.

About this grant

Reimburses companies for up to 50% of eligible technical training expenses for new and existing employees who need additional skills because of company growth. Companies must meet wage and benefit criteria, and awards are paid per person after training (85% after the initial report, 15% after the follow-up report). Applications must be submitted at least three weeks before training begins; no fixed deadline is listed.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses

All training must be technical in nature

New employee training must be the result of company growth, not attrition

Employee wage before training must be at least $19.50 per hour

Current employee trainees must receive a wage increase directly attributed to the training

Company must offer health insurance at least partially paid by the employer

Trainees must work from the company's South Dakota location

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Economic development

Money can be used for

  • Training
  • Hiring

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