Funding for Education and Training
For those who meet
eligibility criteria, the Office of Job Training will pay tuition
costs for eligible people enrolled in certified professional trade
schools, technical, or community college programs up to two years in
length which teach skills for a specific occupation. Pre-determined
amounts are paid for tuition and/or required books. Uniforms and
tools required for a training program may also be paid for depending
on eligibility criteria.
In
order to help you determine which training program is right for you,
the Office of Job Training maintains information on an incredible
array of training programs, including skill certifications, diplomas,
and associate or bachelor degree programs. It also has access to
employment statistics on placement of program graduates, including
wage at placement.