Incumbent Worker Training
Employers can be reimbursed for up to 100% of the costs of training for current employees.
What is Incumbent
Worker Training (IWT)?
IWT programs help local employers develop and implement
training programs for current employees who need new or upgraded skills in
order to retain employment. Up to 100%
of the costs of training can be reimbursed through the program.
The Employer Gains:
·
A new, capable employee
·
Partial payment for training costs
The Employee Gains:
·
Valuable training
·
The opportunity to become a productive member of
your team
·
Upgraded skills
How it Works:
Interested
employers must meet certain criteria in order to participate. Employers must be
in a targeted industry, which are defined locally. Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity (DCEO) workforce representatives can assist the employers
in determining if their industry qualifies under local guidelines as an
eligible target industry.
How a Business
Qualifies:
If the employer has
been assessed a meeting the target industry criteria, the next step is to
determine if they meet one or more of the following qualifiying “At Risk”
indicators. These include, but are not limited to:
·
Declining sales
·
Supply chain issues
·
Adverse industry/Market trends
·
Changes in management philosophy or ownership
·
The worker does not have in-demand skills
·
There is a strong possibility of a new job if
the worker attains new skills
Career Link has been providing
training assistance to eligible residents of this area since 1975. Funds are provided through the Workforce
Investment Act administered by the federal Department of Labor and the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
For more information, contact Norm
Griffin at 309-321-0255 or ngriffin@careerlink16.com
or Dona Nanney at 309-807-1375 or dnanney@careerlink16.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids & services available upon
request to Individuals with disabilities.
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