WES Funding Resources
SkillUP (Grant)
- Assists SNAP (Food Stamp/EBT) benefit recipients to gain skills, training, and connections
that lead 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 education and skills needed to enter high demand fields.
- Applicants must at least 25 years old, a US citizen and Missouri Resident, and filled out a FASFA.
- 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 Student Services
Specialist for financial counseling.
Employer Pay
- Employers must submit a letter of intent to pay on company letterhead that includes: the student name, program name, dates, amount.