Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location
Virtual
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Samilys Rodriguez
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Description
Is your business leaving free money on the table? Discover how to unlock state-funded training opportunities that help your workforce grow—without blowing your budget. This 1-hour information session is designed to help business leaders, HR professionals, and operations teams learn how to access and leverage workforce training grants to upskill employees and meet organizational goals.
Led by Krysta Van Ranst, Founder and Learning Business Partner at Building PPL, the session shares real-world success stories from over 40 organizations and more than $8 million in grant-funded training. Whether you’re new to training grants or ready to expand your program, you’ll walk away with actionable insights tailored to your business.
You’ll Learn:
- Why states offer training grants and what problems they aim to solve
- Key benefits for businesses and employees, including proactive unemployment mitigation
- How to identify which grant fits your needs (Express vs. General)
- Best practices for aligning training to business goals, with grant approval in mind
- What makes your business a “good fit” for grant funding
- Tips to avoid common pitfalls and maximize your chances of approval
- Typical training topics offered and potential AGC approved courses that may be accessible under this grant
Who should attend: Small to mid-sized business owners, HR and People Operations leaders, finance and compliance teams, and anyone responsible for employee development or strategic planning.
Presenter:Krysta Van Ranst
Founder and Learning Business Partner
Building PPL
Relevant links:
Building PPL website - https://buildingppl.com/
Commcorp website - https://commcorp.org/
Safety Grant - https://www.mass.gov/workplace-safety-grant-program
