Massachusetts Has a Grant for Workforce English Training.We help you apply. Free.
The Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund reimburses eligible employers for the cost of workforce English training. We walk you through the application at no cost. Once approved, the state covers your team's training.
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How It Works
We apply with you
We walk you through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund application at no cost. You don't have to figure out the paperwork or justify the program to the state on your own.
The state approves
Eligible Massachusetts employers receive reimbursement approval. Decisions are typically issued within 60 days. Reimbursement is subject to program caps and Commonwealth Corporation approval.
We train your team
ASC English delivers workforce English and communication training at your location, on a schedule that fits your operation. The state reimburses the cost.
What Is the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund?
The Workforce Training Fund is a state program administered by Commonwealth Corporation that reimburses Massachusetts employers for the cost of employee training. The state invested over $20 million in workforce training in fiscal year 2025 alone, training more than 18,000 workers across more than 1,500 Massachusetts businesses.
The fund has three programs. Two of them apply to most employers we work with:
The Express Program
For Massachusetts companies with 100 or fewer W-2 employees. Reimburses up to $300 per instructional hour, with a maximum of $3,000 per person per course. Workforce English training receives priority treatment under this program. Companies with 51 to 100 employees may qualify for up to 100% reimbursement on English training, rather than the typical 50%.
The General Program
For larger companies and for customized, strategic training projects spanning up to two years. No size restriction on the company. Awards are made competitively, with a maximum of $120,000 per company per year.
The ESOL Bridge Grant
For companies that have completed a General Program grant and want to continue workplace English training during the standard one-year waiting period before reapplying.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, subject to fund availability. Decisions are typically issued within 60 days of a complete submission. The state requires applications be submitted at least 21 business days before training begins.
Workforce English Training, Built for Operational Teams
ASC English is an approved training provider with courses listed in the Workforce Training Fund Express Directory. We focus on practical, on-the-job English for operational teams in industries where communication directly affects safety, customer service, and supervision.
Our courses are designed to improve:
- Safety compliance and on-site communication
- Supervisor-to-crew handoffs and instruction clarity
- Customer-facing interactions (front desk, service teams, jobsite client communication)
- Reduction in operational errors caused by miscommunication
- Cross-departmental communication for HR, benefits, and policy rollouts
Program structure:
- Typically 20 to 30 hours per employee
- Class sizes of 7 to 15 participants
- Four hours per week over 12 to 15 weeks
- Delivered at your location, scheduled around your operation
- Includes vocabulary, grammar foundations, and role-specific communication skills
We've been training Boston-area workforces for 33 years.
Does Your Company Qualify?
To be eligible for Workforce Training Fund reimbursement, a Massachusetts employer generally needs to meet four requirements:
The business is located and operating in Massachusetts.
The employees being trained are W-2 employees of the company.
The company makes unemployment insurance contributions in Massachusetts.
The company has not exceeded its annual funding cap under the program.
The state also requires a certificate of good standing as part of the application package. We handle the application logistics with you.
Most companies in construction, landscaping, restaurants, hospitality, commercial cleaning, food production, property management, and warehousing qualify. If you're not sure, fill out the short form and we'll confirm.
We've Done This Before
ASC English has been training Boston-area workforces for 33 years. We are an approved provider on the Workforce Training Fund Express Directory.
Our first client through the program, a Boston-based plantscaping company, was approved for $18,000 in training reimbursement within a week of submitting their application. We walked their HR director through every section of the paperwork. They are now training their installation and horticulture teams at no out-of-pocket cost.
Several more Massachusetts companies are currently in our pipeline at various stages of the application process.
Common Questions
The Workforce Training Fund operates on a rolling basis. As long as fund availability lasts in the current fiscal year, applications are accepted continuously. State Fiscal Year 2026 runs July 2025 through June 2026. We recommend applying at least 21 business days before you want training to begin.
No cost, no obligation
Find Out If Your Company Qualifies
Fill out the short form. We'll confirm eligibility and walk you through what an application would look like for your company.
Contact Us
Tell us your goals and our team will help you find the right program and schedule.
ASC English is an approved training provider with courses listed in the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Express Directory. Reimbursement under the Workforce Training Fund is subject to eligibility, program caps, and Commonwealth Corporation approval. ASC English is not affiliated with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or Commonwealth Corporation.
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