Program Types

Every way employers get paid back for training.

Each program type has its own rules, documentation gates, and typical payout — and each is administered differently depending on the state and board. Pick a program to see how it works nationally, then check the state-specific page for local rules.

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

WIOA-backed wage reimbursement that pays employers 50–75% of a new hire's wages during a structured training period.

$5,000 to $15,000 per trainee · funded in 50 states
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)

Reimbursement for upskilling existing employees, with employer cost-share tiered by employer size.

$10,000 to $50,000 per project · funded in 50 states
Apprenticeship Funding

State and federal incentives for sponsoring registered apprentices, including tax credits and per-apprentice grants.

$1,000 to $5,000 per apprentice per year (varies) · funded in 32 states
Credential Reimbursement

State programs (TechCred, NCEdge, MI Credential, etc.) that reimburse employers for industry-recognized credentials earned by employees.

$1,000 to $2,000 per credential · funded in 9 states
Customized Training

Employer-designed training projects co-funded by state workforce dollars when the curriculum is specific to the employer's needs.

$25,000 to $250,000 per project · funded in 47 states
State Training Grant

State-administered grant programs (CA ETP, MA WTFP, MI Going PRO, FL QRT, NC NCEdge) that reimburse employer training costs.

$10,000 to $100,000+ per employer per year · funded in 45 states
Workforce Tax Credits

Federal and state tax credits (WOTC, AI Training Credit, state-level apprenticeship credits) claimed via the employer's tax return.

$2,400 (WOTC) to $2,500/employee (AI Training Credit) · funded in 50 states
Career Pathways Grant

Multi-partner grants that fund sector-based career pathways combining education, OJT, and credential attainment.

$100,000 to $1,000,000 per partnership · funded in 6 states