NYC Small Business Solutions Provides Funding For Green Training Programs

NYC Business Solutions is a government agency that helps businesses start, operate and expand in New York City. Among the various services they offer, the most valuable of these is assistance training employees. The agency’s training program is called NYC Business Solutions Training Funds and it provides up to $400,000 to fund 60-70% of eligible training costs. Funding is available for on-site or off-site training.  It can be provided by an internal employee, or an external training provider (i.e. open-enrollment LEED seminars).  Although dates are subject to change, below are the application deadlines for the funding periods.  Please check the program’s website for the most accurate deadlines and to access a complete funding application.

	Funding Period
		Jun 2010	Sep 2010
Pre-application Due		Apr 23	Jul 16
Applications Due		May 21	Aug 13
Awards Announced		Jun 28	Sep 20

As companies strive to transition into the green sector, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) training as well as energy audit training continue to be a valuable addition to the skills of existing employees.

Green Education Services (GES) works closely with companies pursuing such training. GES will also provide the necessary documentation and proof of training so that funding can be secured. Trainings are available as public enrollment seminars, as well as on-site for employees of a particular firm or organization.  LEED Accreditation exam preparation seminars from GES provide a 92% pass rate for attendees.  
 
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