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Tony Evers, Governor
Amy Pechacek, Secretary

Department of Workforce Development
Secretary's Office
201 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
Telephone: (608) 266-3131
Fax: (608) 266-1784
Email: sec@dwd.wisconsin.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 31, 2023
CONTACT: DWD Communications
CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov

DWD Taking Applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Application deadline is Nov. 28 for innovative and collaborative customized worker training projects

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is taking Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) worker training grant applications through Nov. 28. Employers are encouraged to apply for WFF grants of up to $400,000 to develop and implement business-led skills training programs to advance their business.

The WFF program helps employers develop innovative local and regional solutions that meet their area's workforce needs. These Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants reimburse customized occupational training costs for unemployed, underemployed, and existing workers. Training qualifies workers for full-time employment, higher level employment, or increased wages.

"Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants advance Wisconsin's workforce and economy with innovative solutions that support collaboration and are industry-led," DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek said. "The program also has helped thousands of workers across the state develop skills that are in demand by today's employers."

Find additional details in the Grant Program Announcement:

Eligible applicants include:
- Public agencies.
- Private organizations in all industry sectors.
- Coalitions or partnerships of entities under the auspices of a public agency or a private organization.
- Tribal governing bodies of a federally recognized tribe or band of Native Americans, or an organization appointed by the tribal governing body.
Deadline to Apply: 3 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.
Award Amounts: Grant awards range from $5,000 to $400,000.

Learn more about the Wisconsin Fast Forward Program.

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Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development efficiently delivers effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin's diverse workforce needs now and for the future. The department advocates for and invests in the protection and economic advancement of all Wisconsin workers, employers, and job seekers through six divisions – Employment and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Unemployment Insurance, Equal Rights, Worker's Compensation, and Administrative Services. To keep up with DWD announcements and information, sign up for news releases and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.