The Hiring Incentive Training Grant (HITG) Program is open to all employers who pay into the Workforce Training Fund. This program assists in paying training costs for newly hired employees who are unemployed for at least 6 months or more. The 6 month waiting period is waived for veterans (a copy of the DD214 is required).

Under this program, employers may apply for up to $30,000 in a 12 month period. Qualifying employers are awarded a grant of $2,000 per employee who meets the HITG program requirements and who has been approved for HITG-funded training. Each grant must be approved separately and payment of grant awards is contingent upon verification that training took place and that the new hire was employed for 120 days from the date of hire. Grant awards and amounts are subject to funding availability.

Training Options

Employers can use a training provider of their choice if they choose to use an external trainer or they may use qualified employees of the company to conduct internal training of new hires. As a service to employers, a training directory is available if a company needs to find a training course or program.

How to Apply

1.  Complete an online application

2.  Submit:
      a.  A pre-screening form pdf format of HITG Pre-Screening Form from each potential new-hire hire once the online application is completed. New hires must have been unemployed for 6 months or longer, or be a veteran. (a copy of the DD214 is required).
      b.  A Certificate of Good Standing from the Department of Revenue Applications submitted without a current Certificate of Good Standing (less than 6 months old) will be denied funding.  

Please call 800-252-1591 if you need assistance with the online application process.

How to Check the Status of a Submitted Application

Completing a simple registration form will give you immediate access to the WTF Employer Access Page where you can view the status of any of your submitted WTF applications.