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Workforce Training

Find out how you can apply to our courses through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Program.

Magic Lamp Consulting is proud to be an approved training provider via the Workforce Training Fund Program through the Commonwealth Corporation. The Workforce Training Fund Program helps address productivity and competitiveness by providing grants to Massachusetts organizations to fund training for current and newly hired employees.

*The Workforce Training Fund Program has both an Express and General program. As of April 1, 2026, the General program is now for organizations of any size, General program participants can now receive up to 100% reimbursement, the maximum General Program training grant award has increased to $200,000, and all eligible employers may now participate in both the Express and General Programs simultaneously.

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What is the Express Grant Program?

The Workforce Training Fund Express Program is designed to help organizations respond quickly to change and keep employees engaged.

Eligible Massachusetts organizations are funded with $15,000 per calendar year with a maximum of $3,000 per person per course. 

Determining Eligibility

The Express program will adjust award amounts based on organizations’ Massachusetts employee counts at the time of application as follows:

  • Organizations with up to 100 Massachusetts employees receive up to 100% reimbursement. According to the Commonwealth Corporation:
    • "Must be W-2 Massachusetts payrolled employees. Both full-time and part-time Massachusetts W-2 employees are eligible for training.
    • Contract/Temps and 1099 employees are not eligible to be trained with these funds. Only company payroll employees may participate in training.
    • Please note: All trainees must be paid at their regular rates during time spent in training."
  • Eligible organizations must also pay into unemployment insurance.
    • Typically, businesses automatically pay into unemployment insurance.
    • Nonprofits have two methods for paying into unemployment insurance, and only one makes them eligible for Workforce Training.
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Step 1: Choose Your Training

Explore our courses to find the right training for you and your nonprofit

Need help? Fill out our contact us form to let us know a bit about you and your organization, and we will be happy to help you decide on a course.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

There are several key documents you'll need for your application to the Workforce Training Fund Express Program. You will need:

You must be in full compliance with the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), the Department of Industrial Accidents, and other obligations to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to receive these certificates. 

Grant applications must be submitted at least 21 days before the training start date.

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Step 3: Submit an Application

Once you have all your documents in order, prepare a list of the courses you are interested in taking, including the course number IDs and the course dates.

Apply on the Workforce Training Fund Program Page. 

Step 4: Get Approved & Get Reimbursed

  • Approval takes 3 weeks from the Commonwealth Corporation.

  • Once you are approved, register and pay for the training.

  • Funding from the Commonwealth Corporation will not be received until after you complete the training and submit a reimbursement form.

    • Make sure to request reimbursement before the year ends, or else you miss out on the free money.

  • Expect reimbursement funds 30-45 days later.

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