DES MOINES, Iowa - The state is expanding a new program aimed at helping people who've lost their jobs because of the pandemic.
High schools have joined businesses and non-profits in being eligible for grant money to establish training programs.
Governor Kim Reynolds announced the first recipients in the $6.6 million Coronavirus Relief Fund Earn and Learn Grant program Monday.
The training is meant to help laid-off workers get short term credentials in high demand occupations.
The businesses, schools and non-profits have until October 27 to apply for up to $250,000.
The funding must be used by the end of the year, and can go toward tuition, books, tools and work-related supplies.