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State of Colorado Training Grants
Funding for Company Training

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Business Education Consultant
For information call: 303.734.3702

Colorado knows successful businesses rely on well-trained employees, and the Colorado FIRST and Existing Industry programs provide training incentives to improve the employment opportunities for Coloradans and enhance Colorado's competitive position among states. Authorized by the General Assembly in 1984, the Colorado FIRST Customized Training Program assists primary industry employers with short-term, fast-track training. In 1989, the Existing Industry program was created to maintain the competitiveness of the existing industrial base and provide job security for Colorado workers. Since the inception of Colorado's customized job training programs, more than 590 companies of all sizes have benefited from the programs and over 47,000 Coloradans have been trained.

The programs are administered jointly by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OED) and the Community Colleges of Colorado (CCOC). This partnership strengthens the programs goal to promote and encourage the expansion and well-being of existing Colorado companies and to attract new businesses to Colorado.

Following is a list of downloadable documents for your review of the Grant Application Process and Procedure.

Criteria – Policies – FY10

Fiscal Guidelines – FY10

Financial Review Guidelines – FY10

Financial Review – Cover Page & Checklist – FY10

Colorado First FY10 Grant Application (for companies expanding and adding new positions)

Colorado First FY10 Wage Information

Colorado First FY10 Training Budget

Existing Industry FY10 Grant Application (for companies interested in re-training existing staff)

Existing Industry FY10 Wage Information

Existing Industry FY10 Training Budget

Application Deadlines and Approval Schedule - Calendar FY10

If you believe your company may be eligible for Colorado FIRST Customized Job Training or Existing Industry Job Training assistance, you may learn more about the application process by contacting us at 303.734.3702. We will arrange to meet you at your company office to discuss your hiring and training needs and eligibility. You should be prepared to provide information about your company's work force, product or service, and financial condition.