Express Program - ESOL
The Express Program is an offering of the Workforce Training Fund available to eligible employers to continue employee workplace development. The Express Program is here to help, with easily accessible and streamlined training via our course directory.
*ESOL training courses available
Amplifying ESOL With The Express Program
New to the Express Program? Here’s what you need to know:
- The Express Program funds just-in-time, off-the-shelf training to meet eligible businesses’ urgent needs. Applications only take up to 21 days (3 weeks) to approve.
- All training courses are pre-approved and go through an approval process to be listed on our Diretório expresso. Businesses can only apply for training that’s listed in this directory.
- Eligible Massachusetts businesses can receive up to $20,000 per calendar year, or $3,000 per person per course, in Express Program reimbursements.
- We operate on a reimbursement model: businesses with approved Express grants must take their training and pay for it in full before requesting Express Program reimbursement through a simple process.
Pre-approved courses listed in directory
Businesses can be reimbursed up to $3,000 per person per course
3-week lead time
* Approved training courses listed on the Express Training Course Directory have a set number of hours. A pre-defined set of learning objectives are led by an instructor and have a low level of customization.
ESOL Courses
Are you a business seeking an Express Program grant, or a training provider that wants to offer English classes through the Express Program? Here are some helpful tips to get the most out of Express:
Think of Express grants like a “bridge” to something more: whether it’s to keep employees learning English between General Program grants, or to start offering them English language instruction on a smaller scale.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions we receive from businesses:
- What is the Express Program and how do I apply?
- How can I determine if my organization is eligible to receive an Express Program grant?
- I just received a notice that my DUA account is not in compliance. Does this mean I am not eligible for the Express Program?
- If I am approved for funding through the Express Program, am I guaranteed reimbursement?
- What does the Express Program application look like?
Visit our Knowledge Base for more solutions to frequently asked questions.
Think of standardizing your courses into modules: set chunks of content that can be delivered in roughly the same way to businesses A, B, and C. The goal is for Express applicants to have the same experience with your courses.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions we receive from businesses:
- I am interested in adding my courses to your Express Course Directory, what is the process?
- Does a business need to pay me for training before the course begins?
- Are fully self-paced courses eligible for reimbursement through the Express Program?
Visit our Knowledge Base for more solutions to frequently asked questions.
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