Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie Counties

Workforce Development Board, Inc.

 

Workforce Solutions Center

 

199 South Main Street

Gloversville, NY  12078

Contact: Gail Breen

518-725-6473 ext. 3002

 

 

Customized Training for State-Approved Apprenticeship Programs

PY 2002-15

 

The Workforce Solutions Center operates a federally subsidized Customized Training Program:

• That is designed to meet the special requirements of an employer (including a group of employers);
• That is conducted with a commitment by the employer to continue to employ an individual on successful completion[1] of the training; and
• For which the employer pays for not less than 50% of the cost of the training[2]

 

Customized Training of an eligible individual may be provided for an employer or a group of employers when

• The employee is not earning a self-sufficient wage as determined by Local Board policy

·        The training relates to the introduction of new technologies, introduction to new production or service procedures, upgrading to new jobs that require additional skills, workplace literacy, or other appropriate purposes identified by the Local Board (state-approved apprenticeship)

 

• Starting wage at training must be at least $9.00 and some kind of fringe benefit must be offered
• Minimum $.50 increase in hourly wage, per year
• Maximum 104 week contract (can run 2 contracts back-to-back after successful LWIB review of initial contract completion)
• $3,000 Maximum expenditure per employee
• Employer must offer full-time, year-round employment (minimum 30 hours per week and no more than 8 weeks of layoff per year)

 

Clarification

• To receive Training funds, the customer OR the business must reside in Fulton, Montgomery or Schoharie County. (non-residents must be made aware immediately that intensive and/or training services must be delivered by their county of residence).