The Incumbent Worker Training Program is funded by the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and administered by Workforce Florida. Through this program, Florida is able to provide training to currently employed workers to keep Florida's workforce competitive in a global economy and to retain existing businesses.

Eligibility

The program is open to all Florida businesses that have been in operation for a minimum of one year prior to the application date and require training for existing employees. Businesses must:

  • have at least one full-time employee;
  • demonstrate financial viability;
  • be current on all state tax obligations; and
  • provide a matching contribution to the training project.

    • Reimbursable training expenses include:

  • instructors'/trainers' salaries;
  • curriculum development;
  • textbooks/manuals; and
  • materials and supplies

    • Training services can be provided through Florida's community colleges, school districts, area vocational-technical centers, state universities, licensed and certified post secondary private institutions and from subject matter experts, consultants, or trainers from the business. Training can be conducted at the business's own facility, at the training provider's facility or at a combination of sites.

    Approved training costs are disbursed to the training provider based on monthly or quarterly reimbursement requests with required documentation.