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LWIA 24 Incumbent Worker Training.

Incumbent Worker Training may help Randolph County employers upskill existing workers, retain talent, or avert layoffs.

Offered bySouthwestern Illinois workNetverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

LWIA 24 identifies incumbent worker training as an active work-based learning option. Projects are employer driven and require local review, an employer contribution, available funds, and approval before costs are incurred.

Best for: Employers facing technology changes, skill gaps, retention needs, or potential layoffs.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • LWIA 24 employers seeking to retain or upskill eligible existing workers under an approved project

Eligible uses

  • Training to retain a skilled workforce
  • Skills upgrades
  • Layoff aversion
  • Training tied to employer competitiveness

Uses excluded by the source

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

Application

How to start.

  1. Contact the Chester workNet office before selecting or starting training.
  2. Provide the business need, worker group, proposed training, expected outcomes, and cost information for local review.

Timing: Availability may be periodic and funding dependent; contact the local office for the current intake window.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Employer contribution is required.
  • Approval must precede eligible costs.
  • Funding and local priorities may change.

Coordinate other training support with workNet to avoid duplicate reimbursement.

Evidence

Official sources.