In Franklin County reimburses employers up to $25,000 to upskill current employees with in-demand skills, with reimbursement rates varying by company size. Eligible incumbent workers must have been employed for at least six months before training or be part of a cohort where over half meet this criterion, with priority given to those earning about $20/hour or less; training should be short-term, focused on in-demand skills leading to in-demand jobs, and completed within six months.
The application process involves submitting an online interest form, a letter explaining the training’s value, and a detailed training plan template to a designated email, followed by a contract signing before training can begin.
| $25,000 Maximum Reimbursement
Each company can receive up to $25,000 in training reimbursement |
80% Reimbursement for Small Employers
Companies with 50 or fewer employees are eligible for reimbursement of 80% of training costs, providing substantial support for small businesses |
60% Reimbursement for Mid-Sized Employers
Companies with 51-100 employees can receive reimbursement for 60% of training costs, offering moderate assistance for mid-sized organizations |
50% Reimbursement for Large Employers
Companies with 101 or more employees are eligible for 50% reimbursement of training costs, ensuring larger firms also benefit from the program |
6-Month Minimum Employment Requirement
Employees must have been employed for at least 6 months before the training start date to qualify as incumbent workers, ensuring investment in long-term staff |
51% Cohort Employment Threshold
For group training, at least 51% of the cohort must have been employed for 6 months prior to training, maintaining program focus on established employees |
*This document is a summary and is not intended to replace the Incumbent Worker Training Policy.
