Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant Applications Now Available

Incumbent Worker Training Assistance
The Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments announces the availability of Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) under provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. The purpose of this IWT Program is to assist employers in training currently employed workers in an effort to keep businesses and workers competitive. Private Sector South Carolina Employers located in the counties of Williamsburg, Georgetown and Horry in need of training for incumbent workers due to expansion and changing skill requirements caused by new technology, retooling, new product lines, and new organizational restructuring may be eligible for IWT assistance. Interested employers must forward their request for IWT assistance to Ayla Hemeon, Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, REFERENCE: IWT PROGRAM, 1230 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440, by October 14, 2016.

You may request an IWT Application by email to kmccutchen@wrcog.org or you may print/complete the application below:

IWT Public Announcement

IWT Guidelines

IWT Application