Workforce Development & Continuing Education
WEDnetPA 
Basic Skills Training
Basic skills training can improve the skill level of employees by introducing basic, entry-level work skills required for success.
A basic skills training grant may provide reimbursement of training costs up to $450 per qualified employee (at a maximum of $75,000 per company).
In-house, company training is permitted.
Topics may include:
- Communication and teamwork
- Applied mathematics and measurement
- Workplace health and safety
- Problem solving
- Business operations
- Computers
- Quality assurance
- Product and process control
- Workplace behavior skills
- Manufacturing fundamentals
- Welding, soldering
- Tool, grinding
- Machine setup
- Machine maintenance
- Blueprint reading
On-the-job, company orientation, or product specific sales training is not eligible for reimbursement.
Funds may not be used for adult literacy activities, including English as a Second Language. WEDnetPA partners may collaborate with Adult Literacy Service providers to address workplace literacy needs as appropriate.
