About Worker Retraining
About Worker Retraining
The Worker Retraining Program offers financial support to students who are retraining for a new job or career in a professional technical program. If you're looking for new or upgraded skills or a whole new career, we're looking for you.
Eligible students can receive up to $4,000 in grants that do not have to be paid back.
Need Money for College?
Complete a short form to see if you qualify for grants for books, childcare, fees, program supplies, tuition, and Work-Study!
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SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE WITH US
Click on the box applicable to your enrollment status with Worker Retraining to get the support you need from our program.
APPLY FOR A WORKER RETRAINING GRANT
APPLY FOR A WORKER RETRAINING GRANT
We may be able to fund your education if you:
- Separated from military in last 4 years
- Qualified for unemployment in last 4 years
- Experiencing changes in household income
- Are self-employed and facing hardship
- Need new skills for a better job
Refer to the student eligibility section below for more information or click on the Apply Now button to get started.
Eligibility & Program Info
Student Eligibility
To potentially qualify for funding, Worker Retraining applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria and be eligible for in-state tuition rates.
Currently collecting unemployment insurance.
Collected unemployment insurance at any time within the last 48 months.
Determined eligible to collect unemployment insurance paired with a lay-off notice.
Received a lay-off notice from your employer and are obtaining temporary work until the completion of your program.
Displaced Homemaker; previously managed a household full-time and now seeking work due to divorce, separation, loss of support, etc. (within the last 48 months).
Formerly self-employed due to a reduction in local economic demand.
Separated from the U.S. Armed Services within the last 48 months.
Active-Duty military who has received a separation notice with an upcoming discharge date.
Identify as a vulnerable worker by meeting 2 out of 3 criteria.
1. Employer is requiring new or updated skills to retain employment.
2. Have less than 45 college credits.
3. The current position is not in demand in the county where you reside.