Develop Your Skills with an Individual Training Grant

Individual Training Grants (ITGs) are available for Workforce1 customers to develop the occupational skills needed to find a new job or advance their careers.

ITGs can fund course tuition, registration fees, testing fees, and books for the following in-demand occupational training types:

Occupations	Minimum Work Experience	Minimum Education
Heavy Truck; Trailer (CDL A) Drivers	24 months	None
Light Truck; Delivery (CDL B) Drivers	24 months	None
Passenger Bus (CDL BP) Drivers	12 months	None
School Bus (CDL BPS) Drivers	No experience necessary	None
Certified Nursing Assistants	12 months	High school diploma or GED
Clinical Medical Assistants	12 months	High school diploma or GED
Computer Support Specialists	12 Months	High school diploma or GED
Computer Systems Analysts	12 months	2 or 4 year degree
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	12 months	2 or 4 year degree
Security Guards- Armed	24 months	High school diploma or GED
Security Guards - Unarmed	6 months	High school diploma or GED

ITGs cannot fund courses for college credit or any training that is not listed as eligible on the NYC Training Guide.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a registered member of Workforce1.
Must be actively looking for employment or currently employed and earning less than $63,928/year.
Must be available to work immediately after training.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Our Frequently Asked Questions will help you determine if you’re a good candidate for an ITG.

How can I apply for an Individual Training Grant?

The application process is highly selective. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will receive an ITG.

A Workforce1 staff member will contact you within 2 business days if eligible.