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The Employer Training Reimbursement (ETR) program offsets the cost employers assume when training employees in high-priority, high-demand jobs:
THE DETAILS
Employer Training Reimbursement
- Employers can be reimbursed up to $5,000 for each new or current employees who receive a post-secondary credential.
- Up to $3,000 per employee for specialty company training, up to $50,000 per employer
- New employees must receive a minimum wage of $17 per hour. Existing employees must receive a minimum 3% wage increase upon training completion.
- Newly-trained employees must be retained for at least 6 months from the start of training. Employers can use training on DWD’s eligible training provider list or third-party providers. Training must yield a Certificate ($5,000) or be Specialized Company Training ($3,000). Training plan must verify that it is occupational skills training, aligns to an approved occupation, and is at least 40 hours.
- A maximum of two (2) employers FEINs per WDB Region.
100+ Occupations Eligible Including
Machinists
Welders, CNC Operators
Farmers
Ranchers, Agriculture Mgrs.
Electricians
Plumbers, Supervisors
Nursing Asst.
EMTs, Health Workers
CSR's
Account & Audit Clerks
Automotive
Bus & Truck Mechanics
Deadline for employers to sign up is open now until Oct. 3rd
For More Information: Contact Kathy Erdmand (812.941.6440 or kerdman@dwd.in.gov), or your local SIW Business Consultant.
Southern Indiana Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. The TTD/TTY number is 1-800-743-3333. Eligibility requirements may apply.
WorkOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. The TTD/TTY number is 1-800-743-3333.
Eligibility requirements may apply.
WorkOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. The TTD/TTY number is 1-800-743-3333. Eligibility requirements may apply.