For Workers

How to Get Started

1. Review the SVEP Employer Application Guidelines to gain an understanding of the requirements to participate. If your company agrees to meet these requirements, continue to step 2

2. Review the Customized Employer Training Options for current listing of programs being customized by training providers for employers. This is a partial list for your consideration. Since training is customized, the approved education and training provider will work each employer to determine the most appropriate green workforce development for their employees. Training that is specific and only for the use of one employer cannot be funded. This is also the time to consider your training outcome expectations.

3. Review the SVEP Participant Application Guidelines so there is an understanding of what is required for your employees to qualify to receive scholarship funds. Based on the guidelines, begin to identify employees you will select for training.

4. So that you have an understanding of what is required from your employees, review the participant application packet (see Forms page). This is required documentation for each employee and includes the following:

  • Participant Application
  • Participant Verification of Eligibility for Scholarships Funds chart
  • Equal Opportunity (EO) Rights of Notification

5. Contact the SVEP Participant Employment Specialist closest to your location. Schedule a preliminary phone or in-person meeting.

6. Work with the Participant Employment Specialist and/or training provider to complete the required employer forms, which include the Expected Outcome Form and Employer Letter of Commitment. The SVEP Participant Employment Specialist will work with a company representative to coordinate collection of Participant Applications, proof of eligibility documents, and a signed Equal Opportunity form.

7. When all application and eligibility documentation has been collected, you will receive a SVEP Training Approval Form, which serves to commit funds to you for requested customized employee training.