These employer based incentives are currently available in Palm Beach County. They are administered by the state and Workforce Alliance. These 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 contact the individual/s listed with the incentives.

Employed Worker Training (EWT)

This grant provides funding for companies with the intent of advancing current employees' wages and positions, and to assist them in retaining jobs that provide self-sufficient employment.

Businesses applying for Employed Worker Training must meet the following conditions:

• be in operation in Palm Beach County for a minimum of one year prior to application date;
• be a for-profit organization;
• must have at least one full-time employee not related to the owner;
• must have a "bricks and mortar" location.

For Information Contact:
Carol Carlson 
Workforce Alliance, Inc.
1951 Military Trail, Suite D
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Phone: (561) 340-1060 x 2322
Fax: (561) 340-1057
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Incumbent Worker Training (IWT)

This program provides grant funding for customized training for existing for profit businesses.

Local Contact:
Nancy Medina, Business Services Consultant
Workforce Alliance, Inc.
1951 Military Trail, Suite D
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Phone: (561) 340-1060 x2349
Fax: (561) 340-1057
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On-The-Job Training

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 Development Centers based upon the employer's requirements.

Katherine Bonner, OJT Program Consultant
Workforce Alliance, Inc.
1951 Military Trail, Suite D
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Phone: (561) 340-1060 x2344
Fax: (561) 340-1057
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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. Workforce Florida, Inc. administers the program. Click here for additional details about this program.

Vicky Jackson, Business Services Consultant
Workforce Alliance, Inc.
1951 Military Trail, Suite D
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Phone: (561) 340-1060 x 2312
Fax: (561) 340-1057
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