MAX RFP BOARD: Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board Extends Deadline for Training Program

The Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board (ARWDB) has extended the deadline for Henry County businesses to apply to participate in the Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program, a dynamic initiative aimed at fortifying the skills of the region’s workforce and bolstering the competitive edge of local businesses.

The federally funded IWT program is available to business with five or more employees operating for at least a year in the seven-county ARWDB area, which includes Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties.

The program provides a maximum of $25,000 per employer and $7,000 per participant each year to provide tailored training solutions. Employers are required to contribute 50% of the total training costs.

“This kind of training program is critical in an era where adaptability and continuous learning are paramount,” said Rob LeBeau, Managing Director of Workforce Solutions at the Atlanta Regional Commission, which administers the ARWDB. “We’ve had great success in the past working with businesses across the region to help enhance their workforce and secure their business’s future.”

Applications for IWT funding and now being accepted, and awards will be granted on a competitive basis.  The program is highly collaborative. Training programs are tailored to meet the needs of each participating business and may include a mix of classroom and hands-on lessons. The program’s reimbursements cover a wide range of allowable costs, including training materials, tuition, and instructor wages.

For more information on the Incumbent Worker Training program and how to apply, visit atlantaregional.org/what-we-do/workforce-solutions/worker-training-call-for-proposals/.