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WIOA Incumbent Worker Training.

Incumbent Worker Training can help eligible Chester-area employers upgrade the skills of existing employees.

Offered byDCEO Office of Employment and Trainingverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

Local workforce boards may contract with employers for approved training that helps retain workers, introduce new technology or processes, and improve competitiveness. Employer contribution requirements are set by policy and agreement.

Best for: Existing employers adopting new technology or upgrading worker skills.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Eligible employers training existing workers under an approved local workforce agreement

Eligible uses

  • Skills upgrading for existing workers
  • Training connected to competitiveness, worker retention, or advancement

Uses excluded by the source

  • Training begun before approval
  • Routine orientation without an approved workforce purpose

Application

How to start.

  1. Contact the LWIA 24 business services team.
  2. Describe the business need, affected workers, training provider, schedule, and costs.
  3. Obtain an approved written agreement before training starts.

Timing: Subject to local funding cycles and approval.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Training must be approved before it begins.
  • Employer and worker eligibility are reviewed locally.

Ask the local board how this assistance interacts with other training incentives.

Evidence

Official sources.