Ohio's Department of Development helps small businesses succeed.
The state of Ohio has developed small business education grants with the help of federal initiatives such as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act of 1996. Ohio is using these grants to facilitate business growth and employment opportunities through the Ohio Department of Development. Small business owners can call 800-848-1300 to obtain information on the state's current small business education programs including Target Industry Training Grants, the Workforce Guarantee Program, Energizing Careers Training Grants and the Ohio Investment in Training Program.
Target Industry Training Grants
The Target Industry Training Grant provides technology education funding to help small manufacturing businesses and the vendor companies that they depend on to stay competitive. Employers with fewer than 100 employees are eligible for the grant that pays for training in manufacturing techniques, manufacturing technologies and computer-based skills such as word processing. Ohio offers the Target Industry Training Grant through state community colleges. Businesses can apply for the grant by contacting the nearest community college or contacting the Ohio Department of Development at 800-848-1300.
Workforce Guarantee Program
The Ohio Department of Development administers the Workforce Guarantee Program. This grant provides technical and financial assistance to employers for training. Businesses in industries such as science, aerospace, aviation, agriculture, professional services, distribution, electronics, automotive and manufacturing qualify for this grant. The Ohio Workforce Guarantee Program will reimburse qualifying businesses the cost of approved training and educational materials for full-time employees receiving a minimum wage of $10.88 per hour.
Energizing Careers Training Grants
Administered by the Ohio Department of Development, the Energizing Careers Training Grant offers businesses planning to expand or relocate wind, solar or biomass business to Ohio up to $6,000 per worker for any type of energy industry training that leads to a certification. Businesses must fall into one of the targeted energy sectors and demonstrate that they are a supplier in the industry to qualify for the Energizing Careers Training Grant.
Ohio Investment in Training Program
The Ohio Investment in Training Program provides small-business education grants and capital grants to support investments in new facilities, equipment and technology that result in retaining or creating jobs in Ohio. Qualifying businesses will receive grant money to purchase new technologies, update equipment and retool facilities. The program also provides small-business education grants of up to 50 percent of the cost of instruction, educational materials and training-related activities needed to train workers.
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