Governor's Guaranteed Workforce Grant

About the Program

The Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program (GGWFP) provides new or expanding companies training funds and technical assistance to support effective employee training strategies. Not limited to new employees, this program targets the business’s entire workforce, training, re-training and upgrading skills across all levels.

Overall funding levels are based on wages and benefits, location of facilities, number of employees and number of individuals needing training. Since the program’s launch, more than $54 million has been awarded to employers throughout the state of WV and nearly 200,000 employees have received training.

Amount & Eligibility

Overall funding levels are based on average starting wages and benefits, location of your facility, number of employees, and number of employees being trained.  Awards cannot exceed $2,000 per trainee.

How to Apply

If you are a current West Virginia employer or would like to relocate your business to West Virginia, we look forward to helping you enhance your work force. Let us show you how you can be a part of our success.

Contact us today at 304.205.6748 to learn more about incorporating this valuable program within your company.