State Level - Training for Existing Industry Initiative

Purpose

To accommodate the increased demand placed on customized training for companies that must re-tool and/or re-train to remain competitive and retain jobs. We believe the economic future will largely depend on the ability of Tulsa Techn to provide training for existing business and industry to remain competitive and grow in the marketplace. Frequently this requires providing the existing workforce with upgrade training or training on new systems or equipment. The mission of Tulsa Tech is to respond to these needs by designing customized industry training programs. The Training for Existing Industry Initiative FY06 funds will allow Business and Career Development (BCD) to establish more partnerships with business and industry. This will produce economic growth.

Eligibility Criteria

This initiative is intended to serve companies that are primarily exporters of goods and services or suppliers of exporters (i.e., manufacturers, distribution centers, business services centers, etc.). These funds are intended to enhance the vitality of private industry, but may be used for existing government projects, which are designed to convert government jobs into civilian jobs through the implementation of new technology and/or processes.

Reimbursement will be available for the following types of Training for Existing Industry Initiative FY06 projects:

1. Upgrade training for the existing workforce when companies install new equipment, processes, or technology.
2. Training in new computerized manufacturing applications (hardware and/or software).
3. Training for new product lines or company expansions, which do not qualify for Training for Industry Programs (TIP) funding.
4. Upgrade training for supervisors and front line managers.
5. Training for existing workers moving to other positions.
6. Apprenticeship training for existing employees.
7. Upgrade training for basic skills and/or technical skills.
8. Training for a group of companies in a common skill set.
9. Training for service companies.

Industry training projects, which meet the criteria for the Training for Industry Programs (TIP) and Safety programs, will not be eligible for these funds. Training for Existing Industry Initiative FY06 projects should complement, rather than replace, existing economic development initiatives.

Funds cannot be used for indirect costs, building construction, remodeling, or leasing facilities.