Arizona Job Training Grants

Offered by the Arizona Commerce Authority, this job-specific reimbursable grant program supports the design and delivery of customized training to meet specific needs of employers, create new jobs and help increase the skill and wage levels of employees in Arizona. TREO assists local businesses through the grant process by determining eligibility, development of the grant application document, and reporting.

Under a "Net New Grant" an employer creating new jobs can apply for a grant to receive up to 75% of their eligible training expenses reimbursed.
Under the “Incumbent Grant” an employer seeking to supplement their current training plan and increase the skill level of their employees may apply for a grant to receive up to 50% of their eligible training expenses reimbursed.

Who can apply?

An employer, excluding government agencies, with at least one business location in this state
A consortium of at least two employers with same or similar training needs
A professional or trade association or a joint apprenticeship training committee
A Small Business Development Center on behalf of a consortium

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Pay into the Arizona Job Training Fund, unless exempt, or
Be a rural non-profit organization that opts for unemployment tax reimbursement and therefore is not liable for the Job Training Tax but is able to provide documentation that a skilled worker shortage exists in the geographical area and the proposed training will increase the number of skilled works
Meet or exceed the average annual qualifying wage rate for trainees at the end of the grant

The Arizona Commerce Authority provides complete information here.

Contact TREO
For more information about doing business in the Tucson region, contact our Business Development team at 520-243-1900 or 866-600-0331, or by clicking here.