Custom Training Grants
Take advantage of the Skill Advance Training Grants Program to turbocharge your workforce. Manufacturer’s Edge is here to help you navigate the process and secure the funding needed to make a meaningful investment in the future of your business!
Training Program Examples
Lean Training
Cybersecurity Awareness
Value Stream Mapping – for Production or Office
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean Office
Problem Solving/Quality Tools
Training Within Industry
And much more!
General Information
Both for-profit businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible to apply.
Grants are determined on a rolling basis every fiscal year beginning in July and going through March.
This grant program is funded by Colorado First and the Existing Industry Customized Job Training Grant Programs and administered jointly by the Colorado Community College System and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
Success Stories
“There are so many opportunities. Yes, you won’t get a grant to cover all of it, but the grant gets you going and now you have an opportunity to say, “here’s where I need help” and then ME steps up and helps with whatever you might need. It is huge to have a partner like that in the industry.”
– Stephen Savoy, President & CEO, Best Signs
Unlock State Funding to Train and Grow Your Workforce
Are you familiar with the Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant (formerly known as the Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant)? If not, your company may be missing out on one of Colorado’s most valuable opportunities to strengthen and expand your workforce.
New Support for Small Manufacturers
Skill Advance Colorado recently introduced an enhanced option for companies with 25 or fewer employees, allowing eligible businesses to receive increased training reimbursements—up to $3,800 per employee per year under the small-business track.
How the Funding Works
Skill Advance Colorado is a reimbursement-based grant program. That means your company pays for the training up front, and the State reimburses you for approved costs after the training is completed. Funding levels include:
- Up to $2,800 per trainee for new employees
- Up to $2,500 per trainee for existing employees
- Total awards typically range from $150,000 to $200,000 per company, depending on eligibility and available funds
These reimbursements can significantly offset your out-of-pocket costs and make high-quality training far more affordable.
Why Partner with Manufacturer’s Edge?
Applying for Skill Advance funding can be complex—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Manufacturer’s Edge works directly with the Colorado Community College System and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the administrators of the program, to simplify the process and support you at every step.
Customized Training. Real Impact. Minimal Cost.
With our assessment tools and statewide network of training experts, we’ll help you design a customized training plan that targets your most critical workforce needs and delivers measurable impact—often at little to no net cost to your company through the Skill Advance reimbursement.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit the form below, and a member of the Manufacturer’s Edge team will reach out to explore how your organization can take full advantage of this powerful state-funded training resource.