Last updated 2026-06-11
Workforce Pell Navigator
Workforce Pell starts July 1. See if your programs qualify in your state.
A free check for short job-training programs. Find out whether your program meets the new federal rules and lines up with your state.
Rule version final-2026-05 · Federal data last reviewed 2026-06-11
State briefings
What's happening with Workforce Pell in your state?
Each state runs Workforce Pell differently. Each briefing is a one-pager you can hand to your boss or your board.
- Who approves programs?
- Where does it stand?
- Which jobs are in demand?
- Where can you find more?
Need a different state? Tell us at labs.wherewego.org.
How does this tool work?
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Tell us about your program
State, hours, weeks. Throw in any numbers you have on hand. Skip anything you don't.
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See the result
We check it against the federal rules and your state's in-demand jobs.
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Share the scorecard
Get a one-page PDF and a clear next step. Forward it to whoever needs to see it.