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.

Earn your 1B, 1C & 3A Hoisting Licenses with Cape Cod Community College!

We now offer comprehensive 1B, 1C, and 3A Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer Training, ensuring compliance with DPS regulations that require employees operating specific equipment to receive proper training and certification.

This course covers essential topics to help you prepare for the state licensing exam while also offering CEUs for current Hoisting License holders. The curriculum aligns with Massachusetts and OSHA regulations, including:

• Mass General Law 146
• Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 6.00 & 14.00
• OSHA 29CFR 1926 & 1910
• ANSI B30 Standards
• Massachusetts General Laws 82 sec. 40, 82A, and 164 sec. 76D

Designed for state compliance and federal mandates, this standardized training provides the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and legal specific equipment operation.

Please note: Completion of this state-approved training does not include the state licensing exam. Participants are responsible for scheduling their own exam separately upon completion of the training.

Take the next step in advancing your career with expert instruction and industry-aligned training!

Course Format: In-person at the Marine Technology Lab at Cape Cod Community College.

Schedule: Sat. May 9 @ 8am-4:30pm.

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

The 40-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep Course is open to anyone who wishes to sit for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Exam.

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. This course will prepare students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

Scholarships Available! With support from the Cotton Center for Real Estate Studies, we are able to offer a $400 scholarship based on student need. The scholarship reduces the cost per student to $99.

Course Format:
In-person at the at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.

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

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., May 12, 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 Val Duffy, Cape Cod Community College, at 508-375-5018 or email vduffy@capecod.edu.  

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 mental health challenges.
• 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: Weds., May 20, 2026 from 9:30am-5:00pm

Class Format: In person training.

Location: Oak Bluffs Library, Martha's Vineyard

The Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office, have partnered with Cape Cod Community College to offer Mental Health First Aid, as well as QPR, safeTALK, Sudden Death Postvention, and ASIST training programs that provide our communities with the necessary information and tools to raise awareness, educate, and increase action to reduce suicides.

Questions: Contact Val Duffy, Cape Cod Community College, at 508-375-5018 or email vduffy@capecod.edu.  

Do you feel like you're burning the candle from both ends? Are you craving time to feel more balance, energy, and excitement? During this zoom session we will explore what burnout is, how it is affecting you, how to acknowledge and manage these feelings, and how to set priorities and boundaries.

We will look at how to notice and reframe the narrative you may be experiencing, and ways to integrate personal time into your daily life so that you feel refreshed and engage with renewed energy. You will leave this session with a plan that includes reframing your thoughts, and goals and strategies for change.

Goal: To understand and manage burnout for renewed energy

You will learn:

• What burnout is and ways to change and manage the narrative
• How burnout affects you
• How to set boundaries and priorities
• Strategies to become refreshed with renewed energy

Course format:
This class is offered using Zoom.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, 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 to learn more about our 40-Hour Real Estate Salesperson Exam Prep Course starting on August 4, 2026, and meet our instructor, Dave Harris. Find out more about available scholarships as well! 

Massachusetts requires 40 hours of pre-license training prior to the real estate salesperson exam. Our course prepares students for the license exam. It is approved by the MA Board of Registration for fulfilling its licensing requirements. 

Course Format:
In-person at the at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.

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