Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant

Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant logo with arrowsThe Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a financial aid program that addresses workforce needs by encouraging adults to pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in an area designated as high need.

 

 

About the program:

  • Fast Track will put Missouri among the leading states that are serious about serving adults. It opens doors for an entire segment of the population to get training and participate meaningfully in the workforce.

  • Fast Track can be used by Missouri students ages 25 and older, or adults under 25 who have not been enrolled in an educational program, including high school, in at least two years.

  • The grant can be used at Missouri public and non-profit private colleges and universities as well as or a number of eligible training providers and apprenticeships.

  • Find an approved program at an eligible institution.

 

Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant Partner Toolkit

 

Join the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development by promoting the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. Find pre-made social media posts and graphics at https://thesocialpresskit.com/mdhewd and scroll down to find the Fast Track campaign.

 

Line splitting into three arrow pathways   Help people navigate: highlight other resources and/or supports that could help someone enroll and complete a program. This could includee assistance with childcare, transportation, employer tuition assistance programs and release time from work to attend class.

 

 

Person making a referral    Make a referral - take a moment to reach out to someone you know personally who may be able to benefit from the Fast Track program. Your personal referral could go a long way toward helping someone take advantage of this program.

    

 

 megaphone     Spread the Word - use the resources provided in the online toolkit to share information about Fast Track with people where you live and work. Identify leaders who have acces and influence who can also partner with us to promote Fast Track.

 

 

  

 

Other tool kit items to share:

 

  • Fast Track Email Template
    • Click on the email template and save it as an image. Open up a new email message and insert or paste the saved image into the body of the email. Click to select the image to ‘hyperlink’ to the mofasttrack.com web address. This will enable recipients of the email to click the image and go straight to the Fast Track web page for students.
  • Fast Track Payroll Stuffer
    • Each PDF contains three payroll stuffers. Simply print, cut, and stuff into employee mailings.
  • Student Handout, Poster, and Flyer
  • Fast Track Partner Talking Points
    • Use these quick points to explain the benefits and value of Fast Track to people in your community.