The Infotech Workforce Development Initiative is developing a proposal for a Technical Skills Training Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Money from this grant will help train American workers to meet the demand for highly skilled information technology occupations. Typically, these positions are filled with H-1B visa holders. The grant award could provide up to:
- $5 million in IT training funds to our region over four years
- 100 percent of the costs associated with training
Trainees’ salaries during training would be considered “in-kind” leverage for the grant proposal.
Information
If you missed the IWDI Business Roundtable held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and would like more information, please contact:
Doug Saenz
Email: dsaenz@pbcalliance.com
Phone: 561-340-1060 x2384.
Participation
Businesses can participate by providing an estimate of training needs and signing a letter indicating participation in the grant proposal. If the IWDI wins the grant, Workforce Alliance will develop training contracts with each participating business. To learn more, contact Workforce Alliance Industry & Economic Relations:
Douglas Saenz
Phone: (561) 340-1060, ext. 2384
Email:
dsaenz@pbcalliance.com
Michelle Dryer
(561) 340-1060, ext. 2487
Email:
mdryer@pbcalliance.com