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Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET) is a Louisiana Workforce Commission program providing state funding to small businesses to train their employees. Up to $3,000 per trainee per state fiscal year is available for reimbursement. Eligible employers must have 50 or fewer employees, have been operating in Louisiana for at least 3 years, and be in full compliance with state unemployment insurance tax laws.
To be reimbursed, employers must submit proof of payment, proof of course completion, and proof that wages were paid during training or that participants received a wage increase upon completion. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before course start dates.
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Small Business Employee Training | Office of Professional and Continuing Education The Small Business Employee Training (SBET) program provides state funding to companies that are interested in training their employees. Who can participate in Small Business Employee Training? Employers with 50 or fewer employees Businesses operating in Louisiana for at least 3 years Contributing to and in full compliance with state U.
I. tax laws State unemployment ID number Social security numbers and job titles of trainees Course prices and clock hours Complete the online application . The application must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the course start date.
Print online form and have it signed by an authorized employer representative. Fax or mail a copy of the signed application form, a copy of the company's W-9, and a copy of the applicant's recent pay check stub to the grants specialist in Baton Rouge. Upon written approval of application, the employer contacts UL Lafayette Office of Professional and Continuing Education to arrange for training to begin.
Up to $3,000 per trainee per state fiscal year is available. To be reimbursed for training, submit: Proof of payment for the class or course Proof of completion from the training provider Proof that wages were paid to participant during training hours OR proof that the participant received a wage increase upon completion of training Contact Anita Dupre at 337-482-6391 or at anitawd@louisiana. edu for more information.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business employers with 50 or fewer employees, in business in Louisiana for at least 3 years, in full compliance with state unemployment insurance tax laws. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,000 per trainee per state fiscal year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET) is funded by Louisiana Workforce Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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