The Teshinsky Family Foundation‘s Manufacturing Workforce Training Grant supports programs that provide training and employment assistance in the manufacturing fields. Organizations may apply for a Program Grant or Equipment and Capital Grant.
Inquiry forms are due by July 26, 2024. If invited, full applications for $25,000 – $100,000 will be due September 30, 2024. Virtual or in-person site visits for finalists will take place in October and November.
Eligibility
This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving participants 18 or older.
For profit businesses, institutions of higher education, and labor, alumni, or fraternal groups are not eligible.
Grant Types
- Program Grants – Covers direct instruction and program costs
- Equipment and Capital Grants – Covers new, updated equipment and updated or enhanced facilities
Program Requirements
Eligible programs must provide all elements.
Training
Training should be at no cost to participants; stipends for program attendance are preferred. It should include professional skills required to achieve and maintain long-term employment in addition to hands-on skill such as:
- Additive manufacturing
- Blueprint reading
- CAD/CAM/other design software
- Industrial maintenance
- Robotics
Employer Relations & Jobs Pipeline
Programs should have relationships with area manufacturing employers that serve as a pipeline to employment for program graduates. They should also provide training relevant to entry level positions with these employers. Direct involvement of employers in curriculum development is preferred.
Case Management Services
Participants should receive support and resources to help them succeed in their chosen path. Intensive career counseling should be provided along with career retention support.
