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WisTRAIN is an employer-led workforce training grant program that helps employers fast-track their workforce growth and expertise. Focused on jobs in manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, WisTRAIN grants fund employer-driven occupational training to help workers and employers adapt to the rapid evolution of technology in key industries and prepares Wisconsin's workforce for the fastest-growing technical occupations.
WisTRAIN grants will be available to employers statewide and support two high-growth and in-demand industries critical to Wisconsin's economic future:
Advanced Manufacturing
- Technologies: Robotics, digital twins, predictive maintenance, cyber-secure operational systems, and more
- Demand: Skills shortages in data analytics, project management, and digital systems integration
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Applications: Healthcare, finance, logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing
- Demand: Expertise in data analytics, human-AI collaboration, and cybersecurity
Program Goals
This program gives employers the funding to train workers for the future. WisTRAIN grants aim to address industry shifts resulting from technological advances to:
- Expand access to industry-recognized credentials;
- Support digital equity and literacy;
- Increase employer-education partnerships; and
- Prepare workers for high-demand jobs while ensuring employers remain competitive in a rapidly changing economy.
