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 traineeFUNDED 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 projectFUNDED IN 50 STATES
- Apprenticeship FundingState 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 ReimbursementState programs (TechCred, NCEdge, MI Credential, etc.) that reimburse employers for industry-recognized credentials earned by employees.$1,000 to $2,000 per credentialFUNDED IN 9 STATES
- Customized TrainingEmployer-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 projectFUNDED IN 47 STATES
- State Training GrantState-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 yearFUNDED IN 45 STATES
- Workforce Tax CreditsFederal 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 GrantMulti-partner grants that fund sector-based career pathways combining education, OJT, and credential attainment.$100,000 to $1,000,000 per partnershipFUNDED IN 6 STATES
On Workforce Tax Credits: WOTC depends on Congress renewing it. We record your eligibility now so you can claim once it passes. No WOTC filing fees while reauthorization is pending.