N.J. Admin. Code § 12:23-2.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 12:23-2.5 - Review and evaluation of customized training applications

(a) In accordance with 34:15D-1 et seq., the factors that will be required in reviewing and evaluating and approving or disapproving applications for training services will at least include the following:

1. The number of jobs that the training will create, retain or upgrade;

2. How much the training will increase marketable skills and earning power of the participants;

3. How important the training is to the applicant's ability to either remain in business or to supply a trained workforce for occupations that are in demand;

4. What percentage of the individuals trained will receive training for work primarily in the direct production of goods and services;

5. How much the long-term Human Resources Development Plan will enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the employer's operations in the State and the employment security of workers employed by the employer in the State; and

6. The extent to which an applicant who is a previous recipient of a customized training contract has provided opportunity for occupational development, increased productivity and earning power.

(b) All applications will be reviewed and evaluated, with notice of approval or disapproval issued by the Department.

(c) No application will be funded unless approved by the Commissioner.

(d) All approved applicants will be required to submit information on training results as required by the Commissioner. These results may include, but are not limited to, the individual demographics of the participants, data on post training skills and wages, the impact of the training investment on company performance.

(e) The Commissioner retains the authority to modify application review factors based on the changing needs of the New Jersey economy and to establish appropriate application review and approval methods consistent with those conditions.

(f) Upon approval of the application, a contract for customized training services containing the terms and conditions of the application will be executed between the applicant and the Department. A copy of the mandatory contract provisions is available from the Department upon request.

(g) The grantee/contractor agrees to make available to the Department all records and documents necessary to monitor and evaluate their performance under the terms and conditions of the Customized Training contract. The grantee/contractor shall also agree to adhere to reporting, accounting and auditing requirements of OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-profit Organizations, and NJ Treasury OMB Circular Letter 98-07 applicable to for-profit and not-for-profit organizations as stipulated in the customized training contract, which are adopted herein by reference.

(h) The grantee/contractor shall agree to list any new job openings with the local One-Stop Career Center.

(i) All costs related to the independent audit and written reports by the accountant/auditor are the responsibility of the grantee. These costs cannot be included as part of the grant award.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:23-2.5

Amended by R.1997 d.465, effective 11/3/1997.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 3233(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4690(a).
Deleted (a)6; recodified (a)7 as (a)6; and added (g) through (m).
Amended by R.1998 d.403, effective 8/3/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 1749(a), 30 New Jersey Register 2927(b).
In (g), added a second sentence; deleted former (h) through (l); and recodified former (m) as (h).
Amended by R.2002 d.193, effective 6/17/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 448(a), 34 New Jersey Register 2036(a).
In (b), (c), (d), and (f), deleted "of Labor" wherever it appeared; rewrote (h); added (i).