Yesterday, the Baker/Polito administration announced a grant program for hiring and training new employees.
WHAT: The new program provides eligible employers with a $4,000 per employee grant, which can be used to cover training costs or as a signing bonus for new employees. The money is from the federal American Rescue Plan.
WHO Is Eligible? The program is open to all Massachusetts employers, including both for-profit and non-profit entities (excluding federal, state, and municipal governments). New hires need to be Massachusetts residents employed in Massachusetts. There are also limits on compensation.
WHEN Does This Happen? Hires must be made after March 23, 2022, be retained for a minimum of 60 days, and be placed in jobs that are at least 30 hours per week.
HOW Can I Access This Money? We are helping several employers with this now. Contact Wendy Hansen or call us at 508-548-4888. The guidelines and application can be found here.
Go get it! We can help!