Navigating the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) for AEC & Sustainability Professionals

0:00 - 2:03 | Welcome + Introductions • Overview of BE+ workforce development and education initiatives Webinar goals: • Understand recent WTFP updates • Learn eligibility and funding pathways • Explore eligible training opportunities for AEC teams • Understand how BE+ can support applications and training delivery 2:03 - 4:57 | WTFP Overview + Why It Matters Now • Overview of the MA WTFP • Funding availability and rolling application process • Why the program is especially relevant to Climate and Clean Energy workforce development: Decarbonization and better building performance & supports retention and upskilling challenges • High-level success metrics and economic impact 4:57 - 8:24 | Express vs. General Program Grants Express: • Faster approval process • Funding and company size limit • Pre-approved courses • Reimbursement structure General Program: • Customized/private training • Larger funding opportunities • More flexible curriculum design • Service agreement • Overview of trends from prospecting slide deck 8:24 - 10:35 | Summary of April 2026 policy updates 10:35 - 11:30 | Eligibility Requirements • Key employer eligibility criteria • Organizations typically not eligible • Guidance on determining eligibility • Recommended planning timeline 11:30 - 13:50 | What Training Can Be Funded? • Examples of eligible/high-demand training topics relevant to the built environment: Buildings & Carbon, Energy Code, LEED / Sustainability Certifications, BIM & Other software tools, Project management & Leadership • Training delivery: Public/open enrollment, private team training, virtual, hybrid, and in-person • Clarification on self-paced learning: Asynchronous training limited to 30% of total course time, must be paired with primarily instructor-led delivery 13:50 - 14:46 | How BE+ Can Support Employers • Overview of BE+ training offerings (Course catalog snapshot) • How BE+ helps employers: Identify eligible training pathways, scope workforce development goals, align training with grant requirements, c coordinate instructors and curriculum, support application preparation • Walkthrough graphic: Discovery conversation, training selection, application support, grant approval, training delivery, reporting and reimbursement 14:46 - 19:03 | Live Q&A + Next Steps • Answer questions • Share upcoming BE+ education programs + events • Contact information + follow-up support Schedule time with the BE+ education team to walk through your training goals! Contact us: education@builtenvironmentplus.org View upcoming trainings: https://builtenvironmentplus.org/trai...