✉️ Part 2: “They Trained Their Team — And Got Paid for It”

Last week, I told you about the two hidden grants that can pay up to $5K per employee.

This week, let’s talk about what it actually looks like in real life.

No theory. Just numbers, timelines, and results.

• 💼 Case Study 1: Dallas Construction Firm (TX)

  • Size: 8 employees

  • Need: Hiring new workers + upgrading team skills

  • Used: OJT (for 2 new hires) + IWT (for 3 existing staff)

  • Result:

    • 2 × $5,000 = $10,000 wage reimbursement

    • 3 × $5,000 = $15,000 training reimbursement

    • Total: $25,000 funded over 6 months

  🧠 They used the money for certifications, safety training, and onboarding — all reimbursed.

  🏭 Case Study 2: Ohio Manufacturing Shop

  • Size: 14 employees

  • Challenge: Needed OSHA + welding certifications

  • Used: IWT

  • Award: $20,000

  • Result:

    • Training costs covered

    • 30% reduction in turnover

    • 15% increase in output

  💻 Case Study 3: Georgia Logistics Company

  • Size: 10 employees

  • Need: Hire and train forklift techs

  • Used: OJT

  • Award: $4,500 per hire × 4 hires = $18,000

  • Result: All 4 stayed full-time after training

  💡 Why These Worked:

  • They had a training provider pre-approved with the board.

  • They aligned job titles with “in-demand occupations.”

  • They submitted proof of training (certificates, timesheets).

  • They didn’t go it alone.

  🚀 Takeaway:

  You don’t need a grant writer.
  You need a translator — someone who knows how each board thinks, what boxes to check, and which words unlock funding.

  Next week, I’ll show you:

  • The step-by-step process to qualify

  • Timelines, deadlines, and funding windows

  • And how to avoid the #1 mistake that kills 80% of applications

  — Hector