Southcentral Workforce Investment Board

Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Reimbursement Program

Who can apply: Applicants must be employers or sponsors applying for eligible incumbent workers who generally have been employed by the employer for at least six months. Employers must provide required documentation, including a W-9, EFT form, fidelity bonding and liability coverage, proof of training costs or payment, payroll records confirming six months of employment, payroll records showing total employees, and proof of employer cost share. Non-Registered-Apprenticeship applicants must address layoff history, long-term business viability, current unemployment insurance and workers' compensation obligations, and whether workers earn at least $14 per hour. Training should support retention or advancement, competitiveness, recognized credentials, or other eligible workforce-development purposes. Registered Apprenticeship requests involving apprentices needing upskilling may be subject to streamlined eligibility questions.

Deadline: Quarterly submission deadlines: September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.