WES Funding Resources

SkillUP (Grant)

• Assists SNAP (Food Stamp/EBT) benefit recipients gain skills, training, and connections
  to lead to a new or better job.
• Covers full cost for several of our programs.
• For more information visit the SkillUP website

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.

MoAMP (Missouri Apprenticeships in Manufacturing Program) (Grant)

• Used for Apprenticeship training.
• Participants must be over 18 and enrolled in a supported pre apprenticeship, registered
  apprenticeship, or non registered apprenticeship program.
• Supported programs include:
  • ○ LMC Mold Setter
    ○ LMC Quality Technician
    ○ Jefferson College Registered Apprenticeship
    ○ Jefferson College Non Registered Apprenticeship

MO One Start (Grant)

• Not used for tuition for students.
• Used for customized training and upskilling in skilled trade industries.
• No cost to eligible employers/businesses.
• Application cycle runs from July 1 to June 30 each year.
• The college serves as the administrator of the funds, helping process applications and
  requests for reimbursement.
  

Sallie Mae (Loan)

• Requested and distributed on a selective basis after meeting with a Student Services
  Specialist for financial counseling.
  Employer Pay (Third Party Pay)
• Employers must submit a letter of intent to pay on company letterhead that includes:
  the student name, program name, dates, amount.