Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) — Discretionary
Funds workforce training reimbursements for Indiana employers that expand capital projects and hire new staff.
The Skills Enhancement Fund (SEF) assists businesses with training and employee skill upgrades required to support new capital investment. The grant may reimburse a portion, typically 50%, of eligible training costs over two full calendar years from project commencement.
Funded training must lead to a post-secondary credential, a nationally recognised industry credential, or specialised company t…
Workforce training reimbursement grants (typically 50% of eligible costs) for Indiana employers upgrading employee skills tied to capital investment projects, over a two-year performance period.
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