Career Dislocated Workers Grant Guide

2. Access to the Mobile Career Center (MCC)

When access to NCWorks locations is limited the Mobile Career Center can be used to fill in for areas lacking brick and mortar locations. The mobility of the MCC provides access to those with transportation needs, by bringing job services directly to underserved communities. Additionally, employers can partner with this recruitment tool to broaden their base of candidates.

3. Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship Training Grant can assist any Guilford County employer interested in starting an apprenticeship program, or to those already authorized as a Registered Apprenticeship Program by the US Department of Labor. Apprenticeship training assists companies in: entering eligible dislocated workers into apprenticeship training or offering guidance to pre-apprenticeship program participants. Reimbursement is dependent on the availability of grant funds.

4. On-the-Job Training

On-the-Job Training (OJT) encourages employers to hire individuals without prior experience by paying up to 50% of the trainee’s wages during a specified training period; to receive this grant the company agrees to continue to employ the trainee upon successful completion of the program. Reimbursement is dependent on the availability of grant funds.

5. Incumbent Worker Training

Incumbent Worker Training is a competitive grant intended to upgrade the skills of existing full-time employees through continued education. This program incentivizes retention of current workers who will become more knowledgeable and productive through skills attainment. Reimbursement is dependent on the availability of grant funds.

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