MICHIGAN AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP WITH AARP FOUNDATION!
AARP Foundation provides funding to businesses to help upgrade current employees’ skills through training. Earn a Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or Advanced Child Care Center Teacher Certification!
Eligibility:
- Employed at their current employer for at least six months
- Be at least 50-years of age or older
- Earning $16.00 per hour or less
How It Works:
Training Options
Your employees can receive training through:
- An outside trainer, community college or other non-employer training.
- On-the-job training provided by employers
Reimbursement of Training Expenses
AARP Foundation will reimburse up to $2,000 of training expenses through:
- Direct reimbursement, with a match for outside training
- Wage subsidy for on-the-job training, if the employer commits to increased wages and responsibility upon successful completion.
Employee Matching Contribution
Employers must provide a minimum matching contribution for outside training, including:
- One-half of training cost for employers with over 1,000 employees.
- One-third of training cost for employers with 250-999 employees.
- One-fifth of training cost for employers with less than 250 employees.
Gain a competitive advantage by ensuring your workforce has the skills they need to thrive.
To Learn More: Contact Jennifer Bonner, Michigan AfterSchool Association President, at (269)-337-0707 or info@miafterschoolassociation.org.
