Incumbent Worker Training program
July 20, 2015
The Midlands Workforce Development Board (MWDB) is now accepting applications for the Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program.
The purpose of the IWT Program is to assist employers in training currently employed workers in an effort to keep businesses and workers competitive. Private sector South Carolina employers located in Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties faced with changing skill requirements caused by new technology, retooling, new product lines, and/or new organizational structuring may be eligible for IWT assistance. IWT funds are limited to skills-based training and require an employer matching contribution to the training project.
Interested employers should complete the IWT Program Funding Application (available at www.midlandsworkforce.org) and submit an original and eight (8) copies by the close of business onAugust 21, 2015 for consideration to:
Midlands Workforce Development Board
Kevin Hill, Director
Reference: IWT
100 Executive Center Drive, Suite 218
Columbia, SC 29210
Applications received beyond this date will be accepted and placed in contingency/wait list status for consideration.
If you have any questions regarding the application or the process please let me know.
