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SC Works Trident Announces Availability of Incumbent Worker Training Funds

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2 years ago

February 20, 2023

Press Release

SC Works Trident today announced the availability of Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) funds in the amount of $50,000, which provide employers an opportunity to upgrade the skills of their current workforce through reimbursable training services and expenses.

The funding, which is being made available under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, can be used to cover the cost of training related to expansion, new technology, new services/product lines, new organizational structuring or to be used as part of a layoff aversion strategy. Please note that reimbursements cannot be made for expenditures that occurred prior to the agreement period.

In order to be eligible to receive funding, employers must be up-to-date on all South Carolina state tax obligations, have at least one full-time employee and document at least 6 months of employment history with any potential trainees.

Applications for IWT funding are available at www.scworkstrident.org and must include a training curriculum. One application per business will be considered.

Completed applications must be submitted to Sharon Goss at sharong@bcdcog.com by 2 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023.

For more information or assistance with the application process, please contact Sharon Goss, SC Works Trident Workforce Development Director, at 843-529-2582 or via email at sharong@bcdcog.com.

Additional information is available at www.scworkstrident.org.

In compliance with the Stevens Amendment:

Funding details for award totals for the program year 2022 (PY’22) are provided as follows and revised annually. Unless otherwise stipulated, all statements, news releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations, visual presentations, and other applicable documents and programs are fully funded from federal sources.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $739,774 (100% Federal) and $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds.
The WIOA Dislocated Worker Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $895,3457 (100% Federal) and $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds.
The WIOA Youth Program is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor as part of an award totaling $762,532 (100% Federal) and $0 (0%) state, local, and/or non-governmental funds.

ABOUT SC WORKS TRIDENT

SC Works Trident comprises one-stop centers in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. SC Works Trident offers a variety of services to help employers and job seekers meet their workforce development needs. For the latest on SC Works, visit SCWorksTrident.org.