State supports specialty training

If you own a small to medium-sized company and don’t think you can afford the customized training you need, you’re not out of luck.

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 are available through the Colorado First Customized Training program administered by the state.

The grants are open to companies that are expanding to help train new workers, said Bonnie Allison, program administrator. To be eligible for the grant, companies must pay the new employees at least $8 per hour in metro areas and at least $7 per hour in rural sections of the state. Training is provided only for full-time, primary jobs…