Employers can train employees through different programs that are designed to improve the skills of workers.

• On-the-Job Training programs help employers train individuals for a position. The program reimburses companies for a certain percentage of the employee’s wages during the time of the training.

• Incumbent Worker Training grants reimburse companies for the cost of training their workers, helping to improve the skills of employees and the company’s competitiveness.

• Apprenticeships prepare individuals for an industry through a combination of classroom instruction and On-the-Job Training.

• Customized Training is offered through the state’s system of 58 community colleges.