Grant-Funded Supervisor Training
Build stronger supervisors, with up to 100% of the cost reimbursed through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund
Massachusetts employers: train your supervisors at little or no cost
Massachusetts employers with 100 or fewer employees can be reimbursed for up to 100% of Supervisor Essentials through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program from Commonwealth Corporation. The program is funded by the unemployment insurance taxes your company already pays.
- Up to $15,000 in training reimbursement per company, per calendar year
- Up to $3,000 per employee, per course
- 100% reimbursement for companies with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees that pay into the state unemployment insurance fund
Express is a reimbursement program: you pay for the training up front and are reimbursed after your supervisors complete it. Our grant team will help you check eligibility, prepare your application, and submit for reimbursement.
Plan ahead: applications must be submitted at least 21 days before training begins.
Supervisor Essentials: two programs, one for every experience level
All open-enrollment sessions are live and virtual, so supervisors can attend from anywhere.
Core Skills and Strategies
For new supervisors and team leads with less than three years of experience
10 live virtual sessions, about 19.5 hours in total
- I’m a New Supervisor, Now What?
- Communicate with Impact
- An Introduction to Time Management
- Writing and Delivering Performance Appraisals
- Managing Workplace Conflict
- Soup to Nuts: The Complete Interview Cycle
- HR and Legal for Supervisors
- Harassment and Discrimination – Prevention for Supervisors
- Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
- Recognizing Risks: Corrective Action, Documentation, and Termination
Team Leadership
For supervisors who have completed Core Skills or have at least three years of experience
6 live virtual sessions, 12 hours in total
- An Introduction to Team Leadership
- The Intersection of Teamwork and Team Building
- Developing Your Team
- Goal Setting and Managing Priorities
- Coaching and Mentoring Skills for the Workplace
- An Introduction to Change Management
Sending a team? Enroll three supervisors from the same company for the price of two.
View Upcoming DatesIs this training right for your supervisors?
Core Skills is a fit for:
- Newly promoted supervisors, including those now managing former peers
- Team members on a succession path who need a practical supervisory toolkit
- Supervisors who never received formal training for the role
Team Leadership is a fit for:
- Experienced supervisors ready to develop their people and build stronger teams
- Leaders guiding their teams through change, shifting priorities, or growth
- Graduates of Core Skills ready for the next step
How the Express Grant works
- Choose your training. Pick Core Skills, Team Leadership, or both.
- Gather your documents. You’ll need a Certificate of Good Standing from the Department of Revenue, a Certificate of Compliance from the Department of Unemployment Assistance, a signed W-9, and your FEIN.
- Apply at least 21 days before training starts. Approval from Commonwealth Corporation typically takes about three weeks.
- Train, then get reimbursed. Register and pay, complete the course, and submit for reimbursement. Funds typically arrive within 30 to 45 days.
Want to train a group of supervisors together?
We also deliver Supervisor Essentials privately for your organization, virtually or onsite in Massachusetts, with examples tailored to your workplace.
Not sure if your company qualifies? Most Massachusetts employers do. Book a short call and we’ll walk you through it.