Customized Training Application

Customized Training (CT) offers you an opportunity to offset some of the costs associated with training your staff. The main objective of CT is to provide structured training for your employees to gain the knowledge and skills needed to be competent in the job and/or to obtain stable employment.

To apply for CT funding, please complete the application below. Please visit our FAQ page to learn more.

Part 1: BUSINESS INFORMATION

Sector:

Private/For-Profit

Public/Government

Non-Profit

Large Non-Profit (e.g., hospitals or universities)

Industry:

If other:

Brief description of company product(s)/services:

Training Timetable

Outline the proposed schedule for training implementation, including training start and end dates.

Part 2: PROPOSED TRAINING PROJECT INFORMATION

Training Needs

Please indicate the need(s) for which you are requesting funding for training (select all that apply):

Introduction of new technologies

Introduction of new production and services procedures

Upgrading to new jobs that require additional skills

Workplace literacy

Other

If other:

Please indicate the method(s) of CT (select all that apply):

Classroom training through a traditional classroom setting with a qualified instructor

Laboratory training with hands-on instruction or skill acquisition under direct guidance of a qualified trainer

Electronic or computer-based training delivered through a computer program at a pace set by the trainee or through video conference with live, interaction instruction with a trainer

Other training that is custom to the employers' specific training needs

Proposed Outcomes of Training Project

For each training program that will be delivered to the employee, please complete the following questions:

1) How is the training necessary to gain or retain employment at your organization?

2) What will be the method of training (e.g. classroom, online)?*

*For classroom training, please provide a time-framed curriculum for each occupation for which training is
provided. Also indicate if the employer will provide the training directly or through a third party. If the third party is an institution of higher education, please specify if the institution is included on the New York State Eligible Training Providers List (ETPL).

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3) How will the training be different from any other training your organization currently or has offered?

4) What skills will be obtained in the training?

5. Are there any credentials/certifications to be obtained after completion of the training?

6. What is the anticipated outcome for employees receiving the training (e.g. increased wages, job upgrades, etc.)?

7. In addition to the above information, describe how this training will have a measurable positive effect on your business. Include quantitative data if available ("e.g. percent increase to wages, percent of new business generated).

Part 3: PROPOSED TRAINING PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION

A) Training Activities, Timeframes, and Cost: if the training project includes more than one
course/activity, please list each course/activity separately.