Employer-based incentive programs, administered by Workforce Alliance and/or the state of Florida, are available in Palm Beach County. These programs are enacted and modified by laws at the federal, state, and/or local levels, and can change at any time. For the most current information, please send an email, or call (561) 340-1060, ext. 2344.

Employed Worker Training (EWT)

This grant provides funding for companies that will enable them to provide training with the intent of advancing current employees' wages and positions, and to assist them in retaining jobs that provide self-sufficient employment. Businesses and organizations (both for-profit and non-profit) may apply for Employed Worker Training grants and must:

• Be in operation for a minimum of one year prior to the application date
• Have at least one full-time employee not related to the owner
• Have a "bricks and mortar" location

On-The-Job Training (OJT)

On-the-Job Training is a grant aimed at teaching a specific set of skills at the worksite to a new employee. A portion of a new employee's wages may be reimbursed to the employer during the training period. The new employee must be recruited and screened through one of the Workforce Alliance Career Centers based upon the employer's requirements.

Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)

Incumbent Worker Training provides grant funding for customized training for current employees of existing for-profit businesses to provide them with additional skills and opportunities for advancement. The companies benefit through increased productivity and employee retention, leading to the ability to compete more effectively in the global marketplace. This is a state of Florida (Workforce Florida, Inc.) program administered through Workforce Alliance.

The Quick Response Training Program

The Quick Response Training Program provides grant funding for customized training for new or expanding businesses. Through this program, Florida is able to effectively retain and attract businesses creating new high-quality jobs. The program is structured to be flexible and to "respond quickly" to meet the business’s training objectives. This is a Workforce Florida, Inc.-administered program.