Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program Webinar
Date and Time
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Location
This webinar will be held via Zoom and all registrants will receive the link for the Zoom Webinar after registering.
Fees/Admission
Please note that although this Webinar is complimentary for Chamber members, registration is required.
Contact Information
Mindy Cain
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Incumbent Worker Training Grant Progr...
Description
Training Dollars are Available with the Incumbent Worker Training Program
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission to bring our Chamber members the opportunity to train and upskill existing workers with federal grant funds.
- Train and upskill existing workers with federal grant funds.
- These dollars are here and the decisions for funding are made locally.
- The application is easy and we are here to help you get money for important training of your existing employees.
This Webinar will provide attendees with the information needed to submit an application for grant funds. The presentation will be given by Cassandra Dunham, Business Team, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission. She will cover the information below in detail and at the end of the presentation, there will be a Q and A session.
Approved Industries for Grant Funding
What the Training Grant Provides
A wide range of training topics and delivery arrangements may be proposed. Training that is closely linked to specific jobs, as well as job advancement, is encouraged.
Typical Training Costs Eligible for Reimbursement
How Does a Business Qualify?
To be eligible for an IWT grant, the business must show that jobs may be retained if current workers obtain in-demand skills. Key indicators include:
Requirements for Employees Receiving the Training Qualifications
Employer Matching Requirement
This grant does require that employers match training funds based on size of the company:
Submitting the IWT Proposal/Finalizing the Project
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Green
- Transportation Distribution and Logistics
- Green Training Will Also Be Allowable Across All Industries
What the Training Grant Provides
- Hands On Training Designed by the Business
- Payment to Offset Training Costs
- Opportunity to Train Employees Your Way via On-Site and/or Classroom Training
- Flexibility in Selecting Trainers
- Less Paperwork
A wide range of training topics and delivery arrangements may be proposed. Training that is closely linked to specific jobs, as well as job advancement, is encouraged.
Typical Training Costs Eligible for Reimbursement
- Tuition and School Fees
- Books
- Training Materials and Supplies
- Pre- and Post-Testing
- Vocational Counseling
- Vendor/Contractor Training Costs
- Travel Expenses of Trainers
- Travel Expenses of Trainees
- Training Facility Costs (offsite)
- Fees for Technical or Professional Certifications
- Refresher Courses for Occupational Certifications
How Does a Business Qualify?
To be eligible for an IWT grant, the business must show that jobs may be retained if current workers obtain in-demand skills. Key indicators include:
- Declining Sales
- Supply Chain Issues
- Adverse Industry/Market Trends
- Changes in Management Philosophy or Ownership
Requirements for Employees Receiving the Training Qualifications
- Employed at the Company
- Meet the Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements for an Employer-Employee Relationship
- Have an Established Employment with the Company of 6 Months or More
- However, if the IWT is Being Provided to a Cohort of Employees, Not Every Employee Must be with the Company for 6 Months or More
Employer Matching Requirement
This grant does require that employers match training funds based on size of the company:
- 10% of the Cost for 1-50 Employees
- 25% of the Cost for 51-100 Employees
- 50% of the Cost for 101 or More Employees
Submitting the IWT Proposal/Finalizing the Project
- Employers will need to complete a proposal outlining their plans for employee training
- The Chamber and the RPC staff are happy to assist businesses with completing proposals
- Once eligibility has been determined, the RPC Business Service Team will work with the business to outline the training program and assist with identifying and securing a trainer, if needed
