The Training Instruction Grant is designed to assist and compensate member businesses interested in providing additional, professional training opportunities to their employees. This includes reimbursement for instructor costs under HVAC, Confined Space, Arc Flash, Drug-Free Workplace, and Human Resources/Supervision training.

GUIDELINES:

o Eligibility will be based on several factors including:
– member status with the council
– training topic applicability
– cost and value (number of employees benefiting from the training opportunity)
– quality or qualifications of training vendor and training content

o Training can occur off-site (within or outside Ottawa County) or at company location.

o Funding may or may not be approved for the entire submitted cost; members will be notified of the amount awarded.

o Funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

o Only one application for rebate per member per fiscal year (July 1 –June 30 of the given years).

o For reimbursement, you must submit: 1) a paid invoice/receipt and 2) proof the training has been completed (photo preferably)