-OVERVIEW-

Short-term Training is defined as a training or program lasting four (4) months or less. This program is available to support individuals who are interested in pursuing career opportunities related to the trades (construction, carpentry, CDL, etc.), cosmetology, culinary arts, HR trainings, career-specific conferences, or other programs that result in a certificate, license, or skill development. Qualifying trainings must be related to career development.

Short-Term Training Application

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

1. Be an ASRC shareholder or lineal descendant of an original ASRC shareholder.
2. Be a United States citizen AND a United States resident.
3. Have a high school diploma or GED.
4. Be at least 17 years of age, or 16 and legally emancipated.

Additional eligibility requirements:

1. If the applicant is employed:
   • Documentation from the employer must be provided if (1) applicant is in danger of losing his/her job or (2) the applicant will gain additional skills to enhance their job performance.
2. If the applicant is unemployed:
   (a) Applicant must have a bona fide job offer.
   (b) If there is no bona fide job offer, the training must be required for the applicant to become job ready.
3. Applicant will be asked to provide:
   (a) The purpose of training;
   (b) The organization providing the training;
   (c) Training dates and times

Required Documents:

• One Letter of Recommendation
• A document showing the cost of the training

Yearly Limit: $4500

Applicants cannot receive funding for short-term training and post-secondary education simultaneously.

**Short-term Training funds may only be used to cover the cost of the training and any associated fees or materials. The following are ineligible for funding:

• Travel
• Lodging
• Meals or other accommodations
• Memberships and subscriptions