Incumbent Worker Training

Upskill Your Workforce

— Train & Advance —

Build & Retain a Quality Workforce in a Competitive Market

For businesses to remain relevant in the competitive job market - they must have a workforce with up-to-date skills and industry knowledge. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program provides funding for continuing education, training, and upskilling existing employees.

  1. Employer Requirements
  2. Trainee Requirements

Employer Requirements to Participate in Incumbent Worker Training 


  • Business must be operational in Marion County
  • Possess a strategy to avoid layoff or business closure 
  • Must pay for a share of the total cost of the project, either in cash or in-kind. Wages can be used as a match
  • Remain current on all state obligations

Verification can be made with the site of Federal Exclusion & Debarment

  1. Allowable Costs
  2. Unallowable Costs

Allowable costs may include only costs directly related to training, which may include the following: 


  • Instructor and Trainer Salaries
  • Textbooks, Manuals, Training Software, Materials & Non-Consumable
  • Curriculum Development 
  • Training Wages of Participants 

Program Information 

Number of Employees 

Reimbursement Percentage

1 - 50 
90%
51 - 100 
75%
100 + 
50% 


Projects funded is based on the availability of funds and number of company's full-time employees

  1. Benefits of IWT 
  • Layoff Aversion
  • Business Growth
  • Increased retention, profits, quality & efficiency 
  • Industry recognized credentials for trainees 
  • Increased wages for those who complete the training