Incumbent Worker Training

The Incumbent Worker Training program is designed to benefit local businesses and industries by increasing the skill level of current employees. In turn, this helps avert layoffs, increase employee productivity, and assist in the growth of the company.

Expected Outcomes

As a result of the award of IWT funds, applicants will be expected to demonstrate one or more of the following outcomes:

Increased Retention
Business Growth
Increased Productivity
Increased Profits, Quality, and Efficiency
Industry-recognized Credentials
Increased Wages

Employer Requirements

To be elgible for the Incumbent Worker Training funds, an employer must:

Be operating in Allen County
Have full-time employees
Demonstrate a commitment to retaining operations and employees in Allen County
Remain current on all state obligations, as verified at:
- Federal Exclusion and Debarment Site: http://www.sam.gov
- Ohio Department of Taxation: http://www.tax.ohio.gov
- Business filing Search: http://sos.state.oh.us
Address strategy to avoid a layoff or business closure
Be willing to participate in a full range of services provided by OMJ Allen County
Pay for a share of the total cost of the project, either cash or in-kind: At least a 10% of cost, for employers with 50 or fewer employees; At least 25% of cost, for employers with 51 to 100 employees; or At least 50% of cost, for employers with more than 100 employees.
Meet any additional policy guidelines OMJ Allen County sub-grantees may establish

Allowable Costs

Allowable costs may include only costs directly related to training. Allowable costs may include:

Tuition
Instructor/Trainer Wages
Travel and Lodging
Materials/Supplies/Textbooks

Complete the application below and email to Trent.Wise@jfs.ohio.gov or call 419.999.0360 for more information. View our video below for step-by-step instructions on how to complete the application