Center for Business and Industry Services (CBIS)

We’ve made it our business to help your business succeed. Our programs are known for utilizing training consultants from around the country with expertise in specific workplace topics, the use of BBCC state-of-the-art facilities, and partnerships with BBCC faculty with real-world experience.

We partner with businesses small and large to provide exactly the training they need to succeed. Employees continue to work while upskilling their talents; businesses gain the talent they need to grow and thrive.  All of this with the intent of partnering your business with a state-wide grant to support your training needs financially as well. (See JSP Assistance and CTP Assistance grants below)

…It all adds up to successful businesses and a stronger economy.

JOB SKILLS PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

Through the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), Job Skills Program (JSP) grants are awarded to partner employers through the BBCC Center for Business and Industry Services (CBIS). JSP funds the actual training cost for the employer; while partner employers provide a cash or in-kind match to fund the other half – such as paying for employee wages and benefits to attend the trainings.

Funds are awarded through CBIS to partner employers on a first-approved, rolling basis throughout the fiscal year.

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

Businesses that provide employment opportunities in Washington state may be eligible for interest-free training loan assistance for customized contract training to partner employers through the BBCC Center for Business and Industry Services (CBIS).

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) administers the program funds.