Incumbent Worker Training Program
The Incumbent Worker Training Program is funded by the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and administered by Workforce Florida, Inc. Through this program, Florida is able to provide training to currently employed workers to keep Florida's workforce competitive in a global economy and to retain existing businesses.
ELIGIBILITY
Applications for the Incumbent Worker Training Program are open to all Florida businesses that have been in operation for a minimum of one year prior to the application date and require training for existing employees.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- Business must have at least one full-time employee.
- Business must demonstrate financial viability and be current on all state tax obligations.
- Training services can be provided through Florida's community colleges, school districts, area vocational-technical centers, state universities, licensed and certified post secondary private institutions and from subject matter experts, consultants, or trainers from the business.
- Training can be conducted at the business's own facility, at the training provider's facility or at a combination of sites.
- Businesses must provide a matching contribution to the training project
- Training must be completed by the end of the fiscal year, June 30th.
For additional information contact the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County, Inc. (850) 521-3106.