Education and training grants are available in both NH and VT. This is not just skilled trades training, it can be used for any education and training.
Examples of how companies have used the grants:
VHV Company used the Vermont Training Program and received 50% of first and second year apprentices wages, a total value of $150K. Their apprenticeships are in HVAC, plumbing and sheet metal.
Methuen Construction used the WorkInvest NH training funds to cover the pay for foreman and journeyman training which occurs six times throughout the year. They also receive support for leadership training. They received a $70K grant for this work, which is 50% of the cost of their training programs. Methuen used an outside consultant to help put the package and application together.
Find out more about training grants in New Hampshire and Vermont here.