Grant Funding

The Center for Workforce Development is the College’s outreach program to employers in Bucks County. We offer affordable, dynamic, quality training programs adapted to your company’s specific needs. Classes can be set up on-site at your company location, or at one of the College’s Bucks County locations.

Local businesses may be eligible for PA state training grants to assist in funding their training initiatives.

As a designated partner and a Local Education Agency, The Center for Workforce Development at Bucks County Community College can assist businesses in leveraging training dollars through linkages with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and other funding resources.

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WEDnetPA Guaranteed Free Training (GFT)

The GFT Program offers programs to fund Information Technology training and Basic Skills training for your workforce. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has created the opportunity for employers to train employees through two programs offered by the GFT program:

  • The Information Technology Training program
  • The Basic Skills Training program

Qualified companies receive funds for training delivered by a variety of educational providers accessed through the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA). It’s simple to apply for GFT programs – call Sherry McKinney, WEDnetPA Partner at 215-968-8359 or email cwd@bucks.edu. For more information on WEDnetPA grants, please visit the website at www.wednetpa.com.

Other Funding Opportunities

Plastics Consortium

Building capacity for sustainable growth in the Plastics industry in the Southeastern PA region.

Bucks County Community College is currently working with companies in an industry-specific workforce and economic development consortium. Training funds are available and your Bucks County company may be eligible. Contact Emily Evans at evanse@bucks.edu or 215-504-8695 for more specific information.

Long Term Care Consortium

Building capacity for sustainable growth in the Long Term Care industry in the Southeastern PA region.

Bucks County Community College is currently working with companies in an industry-specific workforce and economic development consortium. Training funds are available and your Bucks County company may be eligible. Contact Emily Evans at evanse@bucks.edu or 215-504-8695 for more specific information.