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Greensboro/High
Point/Guilford County
Incumbent Workforce Development Program Fact
Sheet
What
is the purpose?
North Carolina's Incumbent Workforce Development Program serves
the interests of both the State's workers and the State's employers
by supporting access to high-quality, market-driven education
and skills training. The program provides assistance to employers
confronted with the need for new and upgraded worker skills that
are necessary to maintain or increase their competitiveness in
the global economy. Incumbent Workers develop portable skills
that benefit their employers, facilitate transition between jobs,
and enhance their potential for increased earnings.
Who
may apply for funds?
Any private for-profit or private not-for-profit business that
has been in operation in the State of North Carolina during the
entire twelve-month period immediately preceding the date of application,
is current on all state and local tax obligations, and must propose
training for employees at a North Carolina facility.
Are
there local guidelines that must also be met?
Yes. Companies must attend an information session prior to submitting
an application.
How
is "incumbent worker" defined?
An Incumbent Worker is an employee of the applicant's business
and is served with statewide Workforce Investment Act Funds.
How
do I apply for funding consideration?
Companies must attend a Local Area Information Session prior to
submitting the application (see
attached schedule). The project application and local supplement
form can be found on the World Wide Web at www.guilfordjoblink.com
. Companies may submit questions via
e-mail or mail to 342 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.
We
encourage all companies to apply, however special consideration
will be given to companies with 100 or less employees whose training
addresses the educational skills training.
Is
there a project fund limit?
The maximum funding for a project is $25,000. A company may apply
for more than one grant as long as the total for all grants awarded
to a company does not exceed the $40,000 lifetime maximum. The
maximum is inclusive of all 24 Local Areas.
What
types of training are available?
Two types of training are available:
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Occupational skills' training is designed to meet the special
requirements of a business or a group of businesses and is conducted
with employer commitment to continue to employ all trained individuals
upon successful completion of the training.
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Education training including workplace literacy, basic academic
skills, "soft" skills, and English as a Second Language.
An applicant must demonstrate the effect of the training on
business operations and identify the transferable skills acquired
by employees.
What
are the requirements for employees participating in the program?
The business will identify the individuals or groups of individuals
eligible for participation in the incumbent workforce program.
Identified individuals must be: at least 18 years old; a US Citizen
or authorized to work in the US; and if the individual is a male
born after 12/31/1959, he must be in compliance with selective
service registration requirements.
When
are applications accepted and funds made available?
Applications are accepted several times a year. Contact
Kyle Wolf (below) for more information.
Incumbent
Worker Program Project Contact:
For
additional information, contact Kyle Wolf at:
Greensboro/High
Point/Guilford County Workforce Development Board
342 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 373-8041
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