Incumbent Worker Training Program
The Incumbent Worker Training Program from the Louisiana Workforce Commission funds employer-driven, industry-specific training to boost workforce skills and support economic growth in Louisiana.
Funder: Louisiana Workforce Commission
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Customized Training: up to 2 years (3 years with approval), no single employer/consortium may receive >10% of annual program funds; SBET: up to $3,000 per trainee per fiscal year
Summary: Supports Louisiana employers to upgrade the skills of current employees via customized and small business training grants.
Key Information: Only employers and training providers (not individual researchers) are eligible to apply.
Description
The Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP), administered by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, provides financial assistance to Louisiana employers to train their existing workforce. The program offers two main tracks: Customized Training for larger-scale workforce initiatives and the Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET) for standardized training needs of small employers. The goal is to enhance business competitiveness, reduce job loss due to obsolete skills or technological change, and promote economic growth across the state. Training must be delivered by approved providers and is tailored to the needs of Louisiana industries.
