FY 2027 Credential Training Program Application
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Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in the Credential Training Program.
The Upskill Credential Training Fund was created in 2023 when Section 620.2500, RSMo. was enacted and administered by the Department of Economic Development (DED), Missouri One Start Division. It seeks to assist employers to upskill their workforce with industry specific credentials.
A qualifying employer seeking to utilize the Credential Training Program must submit an application based on competitive criteria, DED will score and rank the applications and issue a preliminary award letter to approved qualifying employers. If DED is satisfied with the documentation provided by the qualifying employer, DED will reimburse the approved qualifying employer the amount indicated in the Preliminary Award Letter for the cost of the completed credential. This reimbursement will not to exceed $2,000 for each current or prospective employee, who earns a credential, and no qualifying employer will receives more than $30,000 in Missouri's fiscal year.
Credentials may not include certifications, licenses, educational or professional certificate, Certificate of completions or continuing education courses/credits will NOT be approved.
Getting Started
Please gather the information and documents listed below before starting the application....
- MOVERS Account Number from the MOBuys powered by MOVERS Website
- Proof of the organization's Good Standing from the Missouri Secretary of State website
- E-Verify Registration and MOU
- Tax Clearance Certificate from Department of Revenue
- Leadership and Ownership Information Form (only if a privately held or non-for-profit organization)
- Completed Employer Credential Verification Form
- Completed and notarize Credential Training Program Grant Agreement
Program Related Questions?
- Refer to the Credential Training Program Guidelines for details on the competitive grant program requirements.
- Contact DED at ctp@missourionestart.com for any additional program-related assistance needed.
When you create the Submittable account?
The email address and direct phone number of the individual creating the Submittable account will be the primary contact for communication between DED and the applicant. This email address will receive notifications about application status and will be the recipient of any questions regarding your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Submittable allows for only one open application per email address at a time. If you plan to submit applications on behalf of multiple Applicants:
- You must provide unique email addresses for each application, OR
- You will be required to complete and submit one application before beginning an additional application.
Tips for working with Submittable
You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date. You can invite people to collaborate on a submission.
- Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
- DED will follow up with you about your submission by Submittable. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable account regularly. Emails from Submittable will be sent from notifications@email.submittable.com.
Technical Submittable Questions?
- Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
- If needed, please refer to the Submittable article on file upload troubleshooting.
We look forward to working with you!
Missouri One Start, a Division of the Department of Economic Development