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WEDnetPA

WEDnetPA

The Workforce & Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) is focused on retaining Commonwealth companies by helping them improve the skills and productivity of their Pennsylvania employees. WEDnetPA provides grant funds to eligible companies as reimbursement for documented employee training that takes place during the fiscal year. Each year, program eligibility is reviewed and updated.

The keystone of the WEDnetPA program is its ability to be responsive to the needs of Pennsylvania’s business community through a flexible and easy-to-use system. An important element of this system is that businesses determine their own training needs and can select among various training providers (the WEDnetPA partners, third-party providers or in-house staff) as well as delivery options (on-site, off-site, online).

Program Guidelines

This represents an overview of the program guidelines. Please consult a WEDnetPA partner for additional information and eligibility requirements. You can view the current WEDnetPA Company Guidelines at: www.wednetpa.com.

  • Must be located in Pennsylvania.
  • Must be manufacturing, life sciences, agriculture, energy or robotics & technology and primarily business to business.
  • Cannot be explicitly ineligible as defined by company guidelines.
  • Cannot receive funding more than two years in a row or three years out of any five-year period.
  • Companies with an employee turnover rate of 25% or more may not be eligible.

  • Must be a resident of and employed in Pennsylvania.
  • Must earn at least $16.74 per hour, excluding benefits.
  • Must be permanently employed full-time and eligible for full-time benefits.
  • Must be an employee of the specific company location for which a contract is awarded.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

  • Must be skill building for current job, advancement, or promotion.
  • Must start and be completed within the fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) for which the funds are awarded.
  • Partial training cannot be reimbursed.
  • Training costs must be “reasonable” as defined by market rates and other criteria.
  • Each training session must be a minimum of 30 minutes in length.
  • Company orientation and on-the-job training are NOT eligible.

A Wide Range of Work Skills

The goal of WEDnetPA is to help companies acquire the training their employees need most. Our partners can help you conduct an assessment and develop a training plan to meet those needs. Training can be done offsite, onsite at your company, or online. Any private-sector trainer, and WEDnetPA partner or your qualified in-house staff can conduct the training. Eligible training topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Health and Science
  • Workplace Behavioral Skills
  • Computer Operation
  • Manufacturing Fundamentals
  • Software Implementation
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Business Operations
  • Machine Operation and Maintenenance

Quick Facts

The WEDnetPA process requires only one application, training plan, and contract.

Training funds are available up to $2000 per eligible employee (not to exceed $100,000 per eligible fiscal year).

WEDnetPA is employer-driven. You choose the traning, the trainer, and the training method.

Our application process is as easy as 1,2,3

Apply

Submit an online inquiry at www.wednetpa.com. When eligibility is confirmed, complete the online application and training plan to request funds.

Train

Schedule and complete training between July 1 and June 30.

Invoice

When the training is completed, submit your documentation within 45 days and you will be reimbursed for eligible costs.

Want to Learn More?

For assistance contact CJ Ezell at 717-477-1123 x3381 or cjezel@ship.edu

Visit WEDnetPA.com