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Business Funding Solutions

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, continuous training and upskilling are essential for maintaining a skilled and qualified workforce. Many businesses face the challenge of providing effective training while managing expenses. This page offers solutions by connecting you with resources that can help offset training costs and support your workforce development goals.

Missouri One Start

Missouri One Start is funded through an annual appropriation that provides resources to eligible Missouri businesses to train or upskill their new and existing workers. Training awards are based on capital investment, training needs, and available funds. Supported industries include advanced manufacturing, aerospace, bio sciences, and more.

Training can include process improvement, quality initiatives (e.g. ISO or Lean Manufacturing), technical skills, Industrial Safety and OSHA Safety, team building and leadership as well as computer skills.

Learn more about Missouri One Start. Need help with the application? Call 636-481-3144.

Testimonial from Custom Machine Works:

"Missouri One Start has helped our company train new employees, giving them the skills they need to be successful; and giving us the opportunity to get reimbursed for our training efforts. Jefferson College partners with the Missouri Job Center in Arnold to support employers to apply for on the job training funds. These funds can pay for up to 50% of employees that are hired through this program (up to 1,040 hours). Incumbent Worker Training Funds Training provided to build a quality workforce. Companies must apply for funds with employer size, job being trained, wages, and other available training being considered. A percentage of the training can be reimbursed based on the number of employees being trained. A wage increase for the trainees is required. Talent and Recruitment Services n Provide free job postings and job fairs. n Information about the Missouri Work Opportunity Tax Credit LEARN In today’s work environment it is incredibly hard to retain employees. By offering advanced training programs it allows us to reduce the amount of employee turnover. Better trained employees!"

Jefferson Franklin Employment Consortium

The Jefferson/Franklin Consortium connects employers to a skilled workforce by fostering strong partnerships between business, economic development, education, and the local workforce development system. Jefferson College, a proud partner, encourages employers to explore available programs, including On-the-Job Training, Incumbent Worker Training, and talent recruitment services.

  • On the Job Training
    • Jefferson College partners with the Missouri Job Center in Arnold to support employers to apply for on the job training funds. These funds can pay for up to 50% of employees that are hired through this program (up to 1,040 hours).
  • Incumbent Worker Training Funds
    • Training provided to build a quality workforce. Companies must apply for funds with employer size, job being trained, wages, and other available training being considered. A percentage of the training can be reimbursed based on the number of employees being trained. A wage increase for the trainees is required.
  • Talent and Recruitment Services