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Commonwealth Corporation details training programs that funnel workers to small businesses; asks for continued support
Summary
Commonwealth Corporation officials outlined workforce training programs that support small businesses, including the Workforce Training Fund, the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund and the Career Technical Initiative, and reported $130 million in grants awarded in fiscal 2024.
Commonwealth Corporation officials told the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business that state-administered workforce programs are helping small businesses train and hire workers but will need continued legislative support.
Tom Hooper, vice president of sector pathways at Commonwealth Corporation (ComCorp), provided program details and results. "In fiscal year 2024, Com Corp awarded over $130,000,000 in grants," Hooper said, adding that ARPA funds had increased capacity for several programs and reached tens of thousands of…
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