(a) Funds have been set aside for job training grants. Job training grants will be available to for-profit and non-profit entities that can demonstrate the need for specially trained employees in their workplace. To be considered for such a grant, it is necessary to have a resolution of endorsement passed by the sponsoring entity and certification of public participation through the public hearing process. Applicants are urged to contact the University of Wyoming or their local community college when preparing the training curriculum to determine ways to utilize resources available at these institutions.
(b) To be eligible for consideration, each grant application must contain the following: - (ii) Explanation of why specialized training of employees is required;
- (iii) Documentation that qualified workers do not exist in the community;
- (iv) An explanation of why CDBG funds are necessary;
- (v) Complete description of the proposed training curriculum complete with the name(s) of the individuals that will conduct the training. Resumes or qualifications statements must be included;
- (vi) A list of each job classification/position that will require utilization of CDBG training funds that includes;
- (A) Brief job description,
- (B) Educational/job experience requirements,
- (vii) A plan of action by the business for solicitation and validation of low to moderate income workers;
- (viii) A narrative explanation of how the project will either directly or indirectly provide for the creation and retention of permanent primary jobs that are above the current average wage, and aid in the diversification of the Wyoming economy.
(c) Eligible expenditures of job training funds: - (i) Instructor salaries. This does not include the salary of the owners or other company personnel;
- (ii) Training materials and supplies;
- (iv) Travel associated with training;
- (v) Training system design;
- (vi) Leasing of training equipment.
(d) Ineligible Expenditures of Job Training Funds: - (i) Purchase of training equipment;
- (ii) Payment of employee salaries that are receiving training.
(e) The Wyoming Business Council staff will evaluate each application for completeness based upon the requirements listed previously. In order for a project to be considered by the Wyoming Business Council, the application must be rated according to the numerical system found in subsection (f) of this section. (100 points possible).
(f) Job training grant numerical rating system. - (i) Businesses proposing to train for "primary" jobs will receive 25 points. Businesses proposing to train for "secondary" jobs shall receive 10 points. "Primary jobs" are positions that provide goods and services that are primarily exported from the state, that gain market share from imports to the state, or that meet an unmet need in the area and result in the creation of new wealth. Primary jobs are derived from businesses that bring new income into an area, stimulate other local businesses, or assist a community to diversify and stabilize its economy. "Secondary jobs" are those that provide goods and services primarily in their local areas. The jobs created are in response to other business activity in the area, and would be lost if the local population decreased. The jobs do not create new income, but redistribute income in the local area.
- (ii) Integrated effort Up to 50 points.
- (A) Partners-Up to 20 points. Are there partners in the projects? Please describe them and their contribution.
- (B) CDBG percentage- Up to 10 points. What percentage is CDBG of the total project funding?
- (C) Operations and Maintenance- Up to 10 points. How will maintenance and operational expenses be addressed?
- (D) Community Readiness- Up to 10 points. Is there community readiness potential in this project?
- (iii) Potential economic benefit -Up to 30 points. What will the overall positive impact be to the local, regional and State economic development efforts? Special emphasis will be given to those projects located in areas that are severely economically distressed.
(g) A maximum of $ 100,000 per job training grant will be allowed.