Express Program - Jump-Start ESOL Training

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts

Focus Areas: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training for employees

Program Description:
Part of the Express Program specifically designed to help small businesses in Massachusetts quickly access ESOL training for employees. Provides pre-approval for just-in-time, off-the-shelf ESOL courses with speedy reimbursement after training concludes.

Key Details:

• Target Audience: Small businesses in Massachusetts
• Training Type: Pre-approved ESOL courses from Express Course Directory
• Reimbursement: Up to 100% for organizations with 1-50 MA employees; up to 100% for organizations with 51-100 MA employees (as of April 1, 2026)
• Maximum Award: Up to $15,000 per business per calendar year
• Per Person Cap: Up to $3,000 per person, per course
• Processing: Quick pre-approval and speedy reimbursement

Special Features:

• ESOL training has exclusion from certain subsidy caps under specific conditions
• Pre-approved courses available for immediate enrollment
• Flexible for just-in-time training needs

Eligibility:

• Small businesses with up to 100 MA W-2 employees

Background:
This is a specialized track within the Express Program, reflecting Commonwealth Corporation's focus on supporting workforce development including language skills for non-native English speakers.

How to Apply for Jump-Start ESOL Training

Application Process:

1. Browse pre-approved ESOL courses on Express Course Directory
2. Select appropriate ESOL training course(s)
3. Submit Express Program application with course selection
4. Obtain pre-approval from Commonwealth Corporation
5. Enroll employees in selected ESOL training
6. Complete training
7. Submit reimbursement request with training completion documentation
8. Receive reimbursement

Required Materials:

• Business information and W-2 employee count
• Selected ESOL course(s) from pre-approved directory
• Training provider information
• Employee enrollment records
• Training completion documentation
• Reimbursement request form

Application Format:
Online portal through Express Program application system

Key Process Elements:

• Pre-approved ESOL courses available for quick selection
• "Just-in-time" approach allows flexible scheduling
• Reimbursement provided after training concludes
• No requirement for proposal or custom curriculum

Support Resources:

• Express Program Course Directory with pre-approved ESOL courses
• Freshdesk FAQ Knowledge Bank
• Express Program One Pager with Examples
• Express Program Subsidy Estimator
• WTFP Support via Freshdesk