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Governor's Guaranteed Work Force Program

West Virginia Department of Economic DevelopmentNo deadline listed

Summary

Current or relocating West Virginia employers can get customized workforce training funding of up to $2,000 per trainee, based on wages, benefits, location and headcount; contact the department to apply.

About this grant

Flexible, customized training funding for current West Virginia employers and businesses relocating to the state, covering the business's entire workforce rather than only new employees. Awards cannot exceed $2,000 per trainee, and overall funding levels are based on average starting wages and benefits, facility location and headcount. The page invites employers to contact the department and does not state an application window.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Current West Virginia employers or businesses relocating to West Virginia

Not limited to new employees; targets the business's entire workforce

The state incentives page states companies must create a minimum of 10 net new jobs within a 12-month period

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Training

Money can be used for

  • Training

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