Vermont Training Program (VTP)
Supports Vermont employers with workforce training reimbursements covering half of training costs after successful completion.
The Vermont Training Program (VTP) is a workforce development grant administered by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), Department of Economic Development, and has operated continuously for more than 30 years. The program reimburses Vermont employers for up to 50% of the cost of training permanent full-time Vermont employees. Reimbursable costs fall into two categoriesโฆ
Workforce training in advanced manufacturing, biotech, clean energy, software/IT, health care, financial services, and other Vermont CEDS priority sectors.
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