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Find similar grantsIncumbent Worker Training Grant (IWT) - Illinois is sponsored by Workforce Services Division of Will County (funded under Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act - WIOA). This program provides funds to companies to train their employees, making the company more efficient, productive, and profitable.
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Will County Workforce Board > Business Resources > Employee Training Grants Learn more about how training grants can assist Will County businesses.
Employee Training Grants, also known as Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) IWT, funded under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act ( WIOA ) provides both workers and employers with the opportunity to build and maintain a quality workforce and increase both participants’ and companies’ competitiveness.
It is a type of work-based training and upskilling designed to ensure that employees of a company can acquire the skills necessary to retain employment and advance within the company, or to acquire the skills necessary to avert a layoff. Utilizing the training grants, the Workforce Investment Board partners with your company to reduce your training costs.
You choose the kind of training; which employees to train; when, where and how the training will be provided; no pre-set list of trainers, schools or classes. Companies with Will County sites in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional/Financial/Information Technology Services, and Transportation/Distribution/Logistics (TDL) industries are eligible to apply.
Will County Targeted Industry List Workforce Center of Will County Workforce Services Division of Will County Connect to Your Future Youth Program 203 North Ottawa Street, Suite 100
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Companies training their incumbent employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $19,500 total for employee trainings. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Incumbent Worker Training Grant (IWT) - Illinois is funded by Workforce Services Division of Will County (funded under Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act - WIOA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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