Workforce Development

Provides funding for customized workforce training programs, if all qualifications are met, in order to improve the competitiveness and productivity of Louisiana 's workforce and business community and to assist Louisiana businesses in promoting employment stability. Louisiana companies expanding within the state by an additional location in a new area, existing Louisiana businesses that have been operating less than three years and companies located outside of Louisiana locating a facility within the state. The expansion of an existing Louisiana company, by the addition of a new technology or product line, can be considered. Minimum of 10 net new jobs must be created unless upgrade training is involved. Upgrade training must be provided to a minimum of 10 full-time permanent employees. Pre-employment and/or on-the-job training are eligible.

Louisiana Workforce Development and Training Program

Description
This program provides funding for customized workforce training programs, if all qualifications are met, in order to improve the competitiveness and productivity of Louisiana 's workforce and business community and to assist Louisiana businesses in promoting employment stability.

Funding
$2.5 million in an annual state appropriation.

Who's Eligible
Louisiana companies expanding within the state by an additional location in a new area, existing Louisiana businesses that have been operating less than three years and companies located outside of Louisiana locating a facility within the state. The expansion of an existing Louisiana company, by the addition of a new technology or product line, can be considered.

Minimum of 10 net new jobs must be created unless upgrade training is involved. Upgrade training must be provided to a minimum of 10 full-time permanent employees. Pre-employment and/or on-the-job training are eligible.

(Excludes retail, gaming or gambling, trucking, lodging or hospitality, assisted living or nursing homes and retirement communities)

The Process

1. Application filed by company requesting approval of funding.
2. Application reviewed for completeness and content by program manager.
3. Application presented to La. Economic Development Corporation Board for approval.
4. Contract approval process.

Training Location
Training takes place at the company, community or technical college campus.

Click here to download the fact sheet for your future reference.For more information, contact the Louisiana Department of Economic Development

Attention: Ms. Cathy Breaux in Baton Rouge, LA at 225/342-5375

E-mail Address: breaux@la.gov