for training that addresses its skills gaps, and can be completed in a twelve (12) month time frame. employees’ Under extenuating circumstances, a request can be made by the business to the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) to extend the date of a contract. Each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. In any event, no extension will exceed 30 days past the end date of the original contract. ONCE THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN AWARDED A GUILFORD COUNTY WDB IW GRANT, CAN IT CHANGE THE TYPE(S) OF TRAINING OR USE OF FUNDS APPROVED IN THE GRANT? The G u i l f o r d C o u n t y WDB IW Training Grant is a competitive training grant and each application is evaluated against eligibility criteria. If there is an extenuating circumstance that leads to a need to request a change to the approved training, the business must contact the LWDB staff to discuss the best alternatives. Training changes cannot create a new application and must continue to address the originally identified skills gaps, be completed within the trainees’ original one-year timeframe, and meet the G uilfo r d Co un t y W D B IW criteria. The LWDB s taff will evaluate each request on a case-by-case basis. WHAT INFORMATION IS A BUSINESS REQUIRED TO SUPPLY TO THE LWDB ON THE EMPLOYEES TO BE TRAINED? The LWDB will discuss with the business the employee information required on the trainees. Federal requirements mandate funded businesses provide, at a minimum, the following data for each training participant: Social Security Number Complete Name and Contact Information Gender Date of Birth Citizenship (Right-to-Work Status) Selective Service Compliance Person with Disability Ethnicity and Race Veterans Status Hire Date It is possible that more information may be needed. The business must also ensure that each trainee has an employer-employee relationship and an employment history of 6 months or more with the employer. ARE ANY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS EXPECTED OF THE BUSINESS? Yes. The Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) will advise and discuss the reporting requirements for the grant award, to include content, time frame and other matters. A final report on the training is due no later than forty-five (45) days from the end of the training. EVALUATION PROCEDURES The business will submit a monthly project performance report during the term of the agreement. Invoices for activities will be on a cost-reimbursement basis only and documentation must be sufficient
for training that addresses its employees’ skills gaps, and can be completed in a twelve (12) month time frame. Under extenuating circumstances, a request can be made by the business to the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) to extend the date of a contract. Each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. In any event, no extension will exceed 30 days past the end date of the original contract. ONCE THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN AWARDED A GUILFORD COUNTY WDB IW GRANT, CAN IT CHANGE THE TYPE(S) OF TRAINING OR USE OF FUNDS APPROVED IN THE GRANT? The G u i l f o r d C o u n t y WDB IW Training Grant is a competitive training grant and each application is evaluated against eligibility criteria. If there is an extenuating circumstance that leads to a need to request a change to the approved training, the business must contact the LWDB staff to discuss the best alternatives. Training changes cannot create a new application and must continue to address the trainees’ originally identified skills gaps, be completed within the original one-year timeframe, and meet the G uilfo r d Co un t y W D B IW criteria. The LWDB s taff will evaluate each request on a case-by-case basis. WHAT INFORMATION IS A BUSINESS REQUIRED TO SUPPLY TO THE LWDB ON THE EMPLOYEES TO BE TRAINED? The LWDB will discuss with the business the employee information required on the trainees. Federal requirements mandate funded businesses provide, at a minimum, the following data for each training participant: Social Security Number Complete Name and Contact Information Gender Date of Birth Citizenship (Right-to-Work Status) Selective Service Compliance Person with Disability Ethnicity and Race Veterans Status Hire Date It is possible that more information may be needed. The business must also ensure that each trainee has an employer-employee relationship and an employment history of 6 months or more with the employer. ARE ANY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS EXPECTED OF THE BUSINESS? Yes. The Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) will advise and discuss the reporting requirements for the grant award, to include content, time frame and other matters. A final report on the training is due no later than forty-five (45) days from the end of the training. EVALUATION PROCEDURES The business will submit a monthly project performance report during the term of the agreement. Invoices for activities will be on a cost-reimbursement basis only and documentation must be sufficient
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