Workforce Response Team (WRT)
Workforce Training Grants

Updated May 12th, 2011: We are no longer accepting Workforce Training Grant applications. If you are interseted in recieving informaiton about future opportunities, please email Andrew Spreadborough.
Employer WRT Pre-Project Requirements
Template of agreement
Employee Registration Training List
WorkSource Instruction Form
Link to WorkSource Registration Page
Workforce Response Team Information
EWTF Flyer - Region 10
EWTF Flyer - Region 11
The purpose of the Employer Workforce Training Fund Program is to assist employers in training currently employed workers in an effort to keep businesses and workers competitive. Private sector employers located in Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath and Lake Counties faced with changing skill requirements caused by new technology, retooling, new product lines, or other changing industry or occupational job requirements may be eligible for EWTF assistance.
Priority is given to applicants who demonstrate that the funding could assist the business in avoiding a layoff, downsizing or closure; or would provide retention opportunities by upgrading employee skills as a result of the training.
Priority will also be given to applications that:
Employers receiving training grants must demonstrate a commitment to retain the employees participating in the training project.
For more information
Andrew Spreadborough
Community and Economic Development Manager
(541) 504-3306 | aspreadborough@coic.org