Funding Sources for Training
State of Missouri's Industry Job Training Programs
Missouri's Industry Training Programs offer flexible, responsive and customized training specifically tailored for a company's needs. In Missouri, industry training is comprised of the following three programs:
These programs are all state-funded and designed to help eligible companies create or retain jobs in the state. Training assistance is available for training new hires, pre-employment training, incumbent worker training, technical skill training and soft skills training. Participant businesses range in size depending on the program and include various types of industry.
These industry job training programs provide a partnership between the state, the Local Education Agency, industry, and employees. Ozarks Technical Community College's Center for Workforce Development serves as the regional Local Education Agency.
Missouri Job Training Programs
- Missouri Customized Training Program
- Community College Job Retention Training Program
- Community College New Job's Training Program
Funding Sources Available from Local Missouri Career Centers
- WIA - The Workforce Investment Act (includes adult, youth and dislocated workers)
- ARRA - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
- NEG - National Emergency Grants
- CAP - Career Assistance Program
- TRADE Act - Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment
- PELL Grants - The Federal Pell Grant Program (need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain post-baccalaureate students)
- CAA - Career Advancement Accounts
For those students who have experienced a job loss, there may be job training program funds available. OTC's Center for Workforce Development and the Continuing Education department offer several job readiness programs that qualify for these training funded programs.
Contact your local Missouri Career Center who can determine eligibility for a variety of program funds on a case-by-case basis.