WORKFORCE TRAINING FUND PROGRAM (WTFP) EXPRESS GRANT SUMMARY ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Express Program, an offering of the Workforce Training Fund, provides Massachusetts employers fast, simple access to grant-funded training, helping businesses respond to emerging needs. Below is a summary of the key eligibility and funding guidelines for the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) Express Grant For full program details, you may find this link helpful: https://commcorp.org/subprogram/wtfp-express-program-guidelines/

FUNDING LIMITS• Grant funds are limited to $15,000 per company per calendar year• Up to $300 per instructional hour• Up to $3,000 per employee per course• Businesses are responsible for covering any costs beyond these caps out-of-pocket

EMPLOYER ELIGIBILITY• Massachusetts businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts W-2 employees may apply• To qualify, businesses must pay into the Workforce Training Fund (all for-profit companies do)• “Massachusetts businesses” are defined as companies with work being performed in Massachusetts that have an office, factory, warehouse, or other physical location in Massachusetts owned or leased by the companyo Employees’ home addresses and P.O. boxes do not qualify as locationso Locations owned or leased by company ownership may be countedo Only companies that meet this definition and all other program guidelines can be approved for a Workforce Training Fund grant

EMPLOYEE (TRAINEE) REQUIREMENTS• All trainees must be full-time or part-time payroll employees of the company receiving the Express Program grant• Trainees must be employed in Massachusettso Trainees are not required to live in Massachusetts• Contractors or employees of other firms (e.g., temporary workers) are not eligible to participate in grant-funded training

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION• A Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenueo Must include the business’s full legal nameo Notice Date must be within 6 months of application submission• A Certificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)o Must include the business’s full legal name and FEINo Must explicitly verify WTFP contributor statuso Must not be expired• A signed Form W-9 listing the full legal business name and FEINo Must be dated within one year of application submission

GRANT PROGRAM RULES• Eligible employers cannot have a grant open with both the WTFP General and Express Programs at the same time• Employers must complete training under one program, submit required post-training documentation, and receive formal closure approval before applying to the other program• Applications submitted to the Express Program from active General Program grantees will be closed, and applicants will be redirected to reapply once their General grant concludes

MULTIPLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES• Eligible employers are encouraged to apply at any time for funding that is right-sized to their current needs• Companies with 100 or fewer employees working in Massachusetts may apply for and receive more than one Express Program grant at a time, up to a total of $15,000 in new grant funds per calendar year

REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement is straightforward--once the training invoice is paid, CCAPE provides the grant recipient with a paid receipt and attendance record. These documents are submitted to Commonwealth Corporation, and reimbursement is typically processed within 30–60 days.

A skills-based training course that helps people identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use issues.

This training covers: 

• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. 
• How to interact with a person in crisis. 
• How to connect a person with help. 
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care. 

Industry Certificate will be awarded upon completion of session.

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 from 9:00am-5:00pm

Class Format: In person training.

Location: Center for Community and Professional Education, 540 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

Questions: Contact Steve McLeod, Cape and Islands AHEC Director and CCAPE Grant Manager, at 508-375-5004 or email smcleod@capecod.edu. 

This interactive training prepares participants to safely and effectively de-escalate low-risk crisis situations using proven, hands-off verbal techniques. Grounded in Crisis Prevention Institute’s (CPI) Crisis Development Model, the program helps participants recognize early warning signs, understand the impact of trauma and brain science on behavior, and respond with confidence and professionalism.

The program includes a required pre-training online course (3 hours), live virtual instruction (3 hours) led by a Professional Instructor, and hands-on exercises. Completion earns a 2-year CPI Verbal Intervention™ Certification.

Date: Tues., June 16, 2026 from 9:00am-12 Noon (Class time 3 hours)

Class Format: Pre-work Online (3 hours) and Class time is Virtual (3 hours)

Questions: Contact Steve McLeod, Cape Cod Community College, at 508-375-5004 or email smcleod@capecod.edu.  

There's no shortage of AI platforms right now — but knowing which one to open, and why, is a different skill entirely. Exploring AI is a short, focused workshop that walks you through today's leading tools, compares them side by side, and helps you build a clear sense of when and how to use each one. Whether you're brand new to AI or just feeling overwhelmed by the options, this is the right place to start. Spots are limited — reserve yours today.

Course Format: 
This class is offered via Zoom, Wed. June 17 and Wed. June 24 @ 6-8pm. Session Zoom Link will be sent to participants prior to class. 

Questions?

Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

This beginner-level course is designed to help students develop foundational skills in both spoken and written Haitian Creole. Through engaging, real-life contexts, students will learn how to communicate effectively in everyday situations—from introducing themselves to talking about the weather, time, and personal preferences. In addition to language instruction, the course offers an immersive exploration of Haitian culture, including music, art, cuisine, and other vibrant traditions. By connecting language learning with cultural insights, students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of Haiti and its people.

Course Objectives:

• Introduce oneself and engage in basic conversations in Haitian Creole.
• Discuss everyday topics such as the weather, time, and personal likes or dislikes.
• Gain insight into Haitian culture through language associated with music, art, food, and more.

Course format: This class is offered using Zoom, on Tuesdays, June 30 to July 21, from 6pm to 8pm. 

Questions?

Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Join us mid-day for a quick and practical overview of Microsoft Excel!

Designed for beginners or anyone needing a quick refresher, this 1-hour lunchtime session will guide you through the basics of creating spreadsheets and introduce a few essential keyboard commands to boost your efficiency.

Whether you prefer to watch or follow along, you'll pick up helpful tips to get started with confidence. Stick around after the session for a brief Q&A—perfect for getting your questions answered in real-time.

Course format: This class is offered using Zoom.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Join us mid-day for a quick and focused overview of Microsoft Excel formulas!

In this 1-hour lunchtime session, you'll learn how to effectively and efficiently use formulas to calculate and manage numerical data. Designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this session will cover the most commonly used formulas in Excel and how to apply them in everyday work scenarios.

Whether you're watching or following along, you'll walk away with practical knowledge you can use right away. A Q&A session will follow the presentation—bring your questions!

Course format: This class is offered using Zoom.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Most people use AI reactively — they type something in and hope for the best. AI Enabled Workforce is built around a different approach. Using a structured three-step framework — Clarify, Create, Check — this intermediate workshop teaches you how to get consistently strong, usable results from AI tools across any professional context. You'll learn how to sharpen your input, produce higher-quality output, and evaluate what AI gives you before you act on it. If you're ready to use AI with more intention and skill, this is the next step!

Course Format: 
This class is offered via Zoom, on Thu. July 16 and Thu. July 23 @ 6-8pm. Session Zoom Link will be sent to participatants prior to class. 

Questions?

Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.