“MRC helped us in numerous ways through various training programs, including training courses for welding, electricians and management. The biggest success was the greatly improved relationship between management and employees – each group now understands what the other is trying to achieve. With MRC’s input, we’ve increased both production and time savings."... read more —Ron Blisard Director of Human Resources and Risk Manager KME Fire Apparatus

PENNSYLVANIA'S INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING GRANTS
Pennsylvania's Incumbent Worker Training Grants incorporate all of the entities that are necessary to assess training needs, develop and implement training plans and fund the costs of training on a larger scale, based on geographic areas and industry clusters.

The grant program requires partnerships to focus on one of Pennsylvania's seven critical manufacturing clusters: biomedical, pharmaceutical and medical equipment; chemical; rubber and plastics; electronics; metal and metal fabrication; printing; food processing and lumber, wood and paper.

Several entities must be represented in the partnership: employers and employee representatives from the industry cluster, the local Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) and the IRCs within the region of the partnership. Incumbent worker training grants pay 75% of the training cost and require a 25% match.

The MRC can assist in developing your customized training plan and budget, identifying training resources, completing contract documents and managing the project. Please call 610-758-5599, 800-343-6732, or email info@mrcpa.org
for more information.