13N Grant Now Available for Advanced Manufacturing Training

Applications Currently Being Accepted (until 12:00 p.m. on April 10, 2012)

All training must be completed by April 20, 2012

Applications will be accepted on a first come/first basis until funds are exhausted.

Early Applications are Strongly Encouraged

Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit projects that will support employer strategies and local efforts for lifelong learning for the development of the incumbent (employed) worker by providing funds for upgrading the occupational skills of those workers conducted in an institutional, worksite setting on or off-site. This initiative targets training to support the Advanced Manufacturing sector's needs. Applications that support "green" or environmentally sound practices are also encouraged.

Eligible Counties: Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga, Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego.

Eligible Businesses: Any private, for-profit manufacturing business that has 4 or more full-time, permanent employees that reside with the 12-county area listed above.

Type of Training Allowed: Companies may use an outside training provider or in-house trainer. For in-house training a minimum of 4 trainees is required for each course. Courses may be delivered on or off site. Only training that results in acquisition of transferrable skills is eligible. Training periods cannot exceed 90 days.

Match Requirements: An employer 50% match is required. Training wages can be used to meet this requirement.

Maximum Award: The maximum award is $15,000 and includes any previous awards under the STNY 13N Grants (issued in late 2009 and again in 2010). Training costs are reimbursed to the business.

Applications and Additional Information

All interested businesses will need to be reviewed to ensure the business is eligible to receive local, state & federal grant dollars.

All interested applicants MUST first inquire prior to submitting their application in order to be provided with a contact for assistance with the application process. Initial inquiries and questions should be directed to: Lori Haner, Business Services Manager – CSS WIB at (607) 937-8337 Ext 1113 or via email at hanerl@csswfny.com for program administration inquiries for this project.

Request for Proposal packets are available at http://www.csswfny.com/. Look at the bottom half of the webpage for ‘Incumbent Worker Training Request for Proposals’.

For information about how AM&T can assist, please contact:Jim Cunningham, 607-725-1225