Employed Worker Training
Polk Works Can Pay up to 50% of Your Training Costs
Florida companies may be able to receive local funding assistance for skills upgrade training for their employed workers. Employed Worker Training (EWT) is a locally funded resource with guidelines established by each of Florida's individual regional workforce board. EWT may be used to meet many industry or company-specific training requirements.
Businesses may become more competitive by providing their employees new skills that may lead to greater productivity. New skills for employees may also result in career advancement opportunities for the individual.
EWT is a flexible program designed to provide financial assistance to employers that recognize the importance of investing in their employees. Workforce research shows that employees value the opportunity to acquire new skills which will lead to increased productivity and impact your bottom line.
Benefits:
- Up to 50% of your direct training costs are reimbursed by Polk Works
- You have the flexibility to choose your own trainer and curriculum (or training course)
- We will assist you in applying for all the training awards which you are eligible
Investing in training your employees typically results in:
- Improved company efficiency
- Increased employee retention
- Heightened employee morale
- Better-trained employees resulting in an increase in productivity
Employed Worker Training grant funds are limited and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Download EWT Guidelines
Download EWT Application
Links
EWT Application
EWT External Training Vendor Information
EWT Guidelines
EWT Internal Training Vendor Information
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