Grant Application - Unemployment Training Grants

If you are a New Jersey resident or was employed in New Jersey please click the
“Apply for the Training Grant” button below to access the state application Form#WD2.

On Form#WD2 question 9, please check the 3rd box, “Training and education assistance…”

BTII Institute’s programs are outlined in the Training Options section of this website. The programs include:
10-52 weeks of training; course books & materials; practice exams; and exam fees based on the OSCC.

BTII Institute has held recruiting events at the West Orange training center with top participating employers including:
Accenture, Bank of America, BASF, Dun & Bradstreet KPMG, Pearson Vue, Prudential, TD Bank, and TD Securities.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA) Grants

WIOA is one of the most common grants. It provides federal funds to states to help unemployed professionals obtain training grants and certifications to return to gainful employment. Some of these federal funds are managed and disbursed through the One Stop Career Centers (OSCCs) and other organizations who review the grant applications when you apply. BTII Institute is an Eligible Training Provider for New Jersey’s WIOA program. BTII Institute contracts directly with the OSCCs to cover the cost of your training and certification. In addition, BTII Institute provides complementary job search preparation service including the following workshops: Resume Writing, LinkedIn, Interview Question Preparation, and Mock Interviews.

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Grant

If your job was offshored, you may be eligible for a more comprehensive grant through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program. BTII Institute’s TAA Training programs are up to 1 year and 16 certifications. To learn more about this program please contact us and visit https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/education training/taa/. The TAA programs are noted in the Training brochure. The TAA Program is a federal program established to provide aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports or offshoring. This program offers a variety of benefits and re employment services including training, job search allowances, and relocation allowances to help eligible individuals return to work.