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CUSTOMIZED TRAINING TAILORED TO MEET YOUR COMPANY'S NEEDS

Eastern Idaho Technical College’s Workforce Training Program understands that a well-trained workforce is critical if eastern Idaho is to remain competitive in today’s economy.  The Workforce Training Program can work with your company to develop cost-effective, high quality training with results that you can measure.

As your customized training partner, EITC can help your business to:

• Improve & Develop Technical Skills                       
• Improve Profitability
• Build Effective Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
• Access Affordable Onsite & Offsite Training

All of our programs are provided in a professional environment.  Workforce Training Program representatives will work with your business to help develop training that meets your specific training objectives.  For over 30 years, the Workforce Training Program has assisted in the design and delivery of customized training programs for businesses and organizations such as the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho National Laboratory, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and technical call centers. 

If your company is considering locating or expanding in Idaho, the Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF) can help. Through the WDTF, your company may be able to receive funds to train new employees or upgrade the skills of current workers who are at risk of being permanently laid off. The WDTF is designed to help companies of all sizes become more competetive. For more information please see the Idaho Workforce Development Training Program Brochure.

The WDTF has two primary objectives:

EITC is a willing partner available to customize training suited to the specific needs of the company. For more information, contact Ken Erickson, Workforce/Community Education Manager, kerickso@eitc.edu phone: (208) 524-3000 ext. 3381.

Company Eligibility

Idaho industries that sell a majority of their products and services outside of the state or the market area in which they are located have priority because they're bringing new revenue into the state and creating new jobs. Industries such as retail that sell products and services in the local area are primarily recirclating existing revenues. These companies are eligible only if a compelling economic benefit to the state can be shown.

Your company must be adding or preserving at least five permanent positions. The starting entry/training wage should be at least $12 per hour plus employer-assisted benefits.

Training Project Requirements

1. Projects must emphasize job skill training. Basic skill training and training in quality practices are only allowed in conjunction with job-skill training.
2. Training must be for full-time employment. Training of temporary or part-time employees will not be supported with these funds.
3. Trainees successfully completing the training must be hired or retained in permanent employment by the participating business.
4. If the occupation for which training is being conducted is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, union concurrence is required.
5. A participating business creating new jobs through use of these funds should list those job openings with the Idaho Department of Labor's job matching system.
6. Costs for the preparation of an application are the responsibility of the company.
7. Training contracts are usually 12 months in length, but may be written for up to 24 months if required in the training plan. Contracts may be extended, if necessary, to successfully carry out the project.
8. Training may be provided by state technical colleges, universities, other public or private training organizations, the employer, or through partnerships among the above entities.

Contact List

For information regarding the WDTF program, contact any of the people listed below at EITC, the Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho Department of Labor, or the Idaho State Division of Vocational Education. Potential applicants are encouraged to seek information and technical assistance on allowable activities prior to submitting a proposal.

• Ken Erickson, Workforce/Community Education Manager
  Eastern Idaho Technical College
  1600 S. 25th E.
  Idaho Falls, ID 83404-5788
  (208) 524-3000 ext. 3381
  
• Leandra Burns
  Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor
  317 Main St.
  Boise, ID 83735
  (208) 334-3570 ext. 3327
  
• Burton Waite
  Idaho State Division of Vocational Education
  P.O. Box 83720
  Boise, ID 83720-0095
  (208) 334-3216

Application Review Process

The Idaho Department of Labor and Department of Commerce, in consultation with the State Division of Vocational Education, will review and approve the proposals based on the funding criteria. An employer may be asked to submit additional clarifying information and materials. The review process will commence within two weeks of the receipt of the proposal. Timing of some projects may require initial commitment of training funds. The Directors of labor and Commerce have the authority to approve a project contingent upon receipt of a successful application from the company. The Department of Labor will develop a contract with the approved applicant.

Funding Criteria

Applications must meet the company eligibility and project requirements included in these guidelines. Priority for funding will be based on the following criteria:

1. Impact of the Project
   -Impact of the project on the local economy
   -Impact of the project on the tax base
   -Resulting new economic activity
   -Probability the project will accomplish the projected benefits.
2. Need for Training Support
   -The extent funding is essential to the creation or retention of jobs
   -Impact of training on competitiveness
   -Training funds are an incentive to encourage location or expansion in Idaho
   -Level of employer involvement in the project.
3. Quality of the Training Plan
   -Training is designed to improve job skills
   -Training projects will result in quality jobs
   -Project readiness
   -Quality of the training proposal
   -Impact of training on workers' skills
   -Identification of qualtifiable outcome measures.
4. Budget
   -Project costs are reasonable
   -The training is cost effective
   -Training cost per position created/retained is reasonable
   -Average cost per trainee is under $2,000
   -The employer provides significant matching resources.
   
   

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