WES Funding Resources

SkillUP (Grant)

• Assists SNAP (Food Stamp/EBT) benefit recipients to gain skills, training, and connections
  that leads to a new or better job.
• Covers full cost for several WES programs.
• Learn more about the SkillUP program.

WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act) (Grant)

• Helps eligible participants access education, training, and support services that lead
  them into a new or better job.
• Has both Adult (18 & up) & Youth (14 - 24) programs.
• Contact your local MOJobs Center or complete the intake form to determine eligibility.

Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

• Provides adults with the education and skills needed to enter high-demand fields.
• Applicants must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen, and a Missouri Resident, and have filled out a FAFSA.
• May apply funds to eligible credit and short-term training programs.
• Learn more about the Fast Track program.

Sallie Mae (Loan)

• Requested and distributed on a selective basis after meeting with a Workforce
  Specialist for assistance.
  

• Employers must submit a letter of intent to pay on company letterhead that includes: the student's name, program name, dates, and amount.