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Express Program - Jump-Start ESOL Training

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Funding Amount

Up to $15,000 per business per calendar year; up to $3,000 per person per course

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Express Program - Jump-Start ESOL Training

Funder: Commonwealth Corporation Foundation (MA, US)

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.

    Contact: WTFP Support via Freshdesk

    How to Apply

    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

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessesworkforce-development

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