Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP)

The Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) is a partnership between the Louisiana Department of Labor (LDOL), business and industry, and training providers.  IWTP benefits business and industry by assisting in the skill development of existing employees and thereby increasing employee productivity and growth of the company. 

These improvements result in:

  • The creation of new jobs,

  • The retention of jobs that otherwise may have been eliminated, and

  • An increase in wages for trained employees. 

To date our program has managed $17.5 million in funding. This funding comes from the interest earned on overpayment of federal unemployment insurance and is returned to the employers who pay into the system.  Our program currently manages $14.4 million in funding.

Who is eligible for IWTP Funds?

  • Any business who has operated in Louisiana AND contributed to the state’s Unemployment Insurance System for at least 3 years

  • Employers with at least 15 employees to be trained OR could join with other employees in a consortium for similar training

  • Employers who exhibit a long-range commitment to employee training

Does your company qualify?

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