INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM
The IWT Program supports training projects that will benefit local business and industry by assisting the skill development of existing employees, thereby averting layoff, increasing employee productivity, and boosting company growth – keeping the workforce competitive. The training is expected to lead to the creation of new jobs, retention of jobs, increased wages for better-trained workers, a higher-skilled workforce, and a more profitable business climate.
Participants include:
– Trainees need to be employed by the business with which the IWT contract is being written
– Trainees must meet the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements for an employer-employee relationship
– Trainees must have an established employment history with the employer as of the date of the IWT agreement signing
– Trainees do not have to meet the eligibility requirements
THE IWT FORMS ARE NOT YET ACTIVE
Incumbent Worker Training is a federally funded program that helps employers hire and train individuals for long-term employment. The employer is reimbursed for the costs of training – up to 50% of trainees’ wages during the training period. Because this program offers a comprehensive training solution, you must meet certain criteria to participate.
To start the process, please complete the following forms:
The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Guide will help you to better understand the process. This includes the purpose of the IWT, what employees can participate, the requirements, what are the allowable/unallowable costs, and the expected outcomes of the program.
A W-9 Form from the employee is required before all other documents/forms are submitted. Please complete the W-9 Form listed above. Once you submit the form, it will be automatically forwarded to our Business & Workforce Development Manager. If there are any questions about the W-9 Form, we will reach out to you.
Please complete the IWT Application and Project Budget listed above. Once you submit the application and budget, it will be automatically forwarded to our Business & Workforce Development Manager. If there are any questions about the submitted application and budget, we will reach out to you.
Please complete the IWT Contract Agreement listed above. Once you submit the agreement, it will be automatically forwarded to our Business & Workforce Development Manager. If there are any questions about the submitted agreement, we will reach out to you.
Please complete the IWT Invoice listed above. The IWT Invoice includes the cost of the training instructor, the curriculum costs, and the trainee (employee) expenses. This must be signed by the trainee and the employer. Once you submit the invoice, it will be automatically forwarded to our Business & Workforce Development Manager. If there are any questions about the submitted invoice, we will reach out to you.
Please complete the IWT Trainee Log listed above. This log includes the trainee’s information. You can list multiple trainee names. Once you submit the log, it will be automatically forwarded to our Business & Workforce Development Manager. If there are any questions about the submitted log, we will reach out to you.