Skill Advance Logo
Funded by
Colorado First and Existing Industry Customized Job Training Grant Program

 

Colorado First and Existing Industry Job Training Grant Programs support Colorado’s workforce development by providing grants to both existing businesses and those locating to or expanding in Colorado. By reimbursing costs associated with job training, the programs increase transferable job skills that support business competitiveness and enhance workers’ resumes and long-term employment opportunities.

The Colorado First (CF) customized training grant program provides funds for net new hire training and focuses on businesses relocating to or expanding in Colorado and in need of training workers with the skills necessary to increase their productivity, to increase their wages, and to reduce their need for public support.

The Existing Industry (EI) customized training program provides funding for incumbent worker training and supports established Colorado businesses with adapting to new technology and preventing layoffs.

Both programs are jointly administered by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and managed through participating colleges. Grants are contingent upon available funding.

The first step in the grant application process is to contact your local customized training community college representative for assistance.

College Representative Contact List

To learn more about the grants and eligibility, view the Colorado First and Existing Industry Program Overview.

 

Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant Information

FY2021 SA CF_EI Grant App_Rep Calendar v 5-21-20 PDFFY2021 SA CF_EI Grant App_Rep Calendar v 5-21-20
FY2021 SA CF_EI Program Pol_Proc – External v 5-21-20 PDFFY2021 SA CF_EI Program Pol_Proc – External v 5-21-20
FY2021 SAC EI Financial Submission TEMPLATE v 6-11-20.xls ExcelFY2021 SAC EI Financial Submission TEMPLATE v 6-11-20.xls
FY2020 CF Grant Program Policies and Procedures PDFFY2020 CF Grant Program Policies and Procedures
FY2020 Existing Industry Grant Program Policies and Procedures PDFFY2020 Existing Industry Grant Program Policies and Procedures
FY2020 OEDIT EI Financial Information Form ExcelFY2020 OEDIT EI Financial Information Form

 

College Locations & Service Areas

 

For CFEI/Skill Advance Colorado College Representatives

Click here to view internal CFEI Program Information and Documents page.