Louisiana Incumbent Worker Training: How to Get Reimbursed for Upskilling

Reimbursement of tuition and required textbooks and manuals for off-the-shelf training of existing employees.

Up to $3,000 per trainee per state fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

The employer, reimbursed after training is complete and documents are accepted.

• In business in Louisiana at least three years and contributing to the Incumbent Worker Training account
• Current on Louisiana unemployment insurance laws
• 50 or fewer employees per the flyer (the IWTP FAQ says fewer than 15, so confirm)
• Trainee is an incumbent worker with a Louisiana UI tax liability
• Training is in a labor demand occupation (STAR rating 3 to 5)
• Cannot receive customized training and SBET at the same time

Training for existing workers delivered by a provider you choose, at the employer site or an institution.

Set per approved application. Providers may add coordination costs up to 10% of program costs. No flat maximum found.

The training provider, under a three-party contract.

• Three years in business in Louisiana, paying into the Incumbent Worker Training Account
• At least 15 trainees, or a consortium of two or more employers
• Trainees are on your payroll with a Louisiana UI tax liability
• Training must prevent job loss or create or retain jobs in a labor demand occupation

Reimbursement of allowable training costs for new or incumbent workers.

Up to 80% under 100 employees, 70% for 101 to 500, 60% above 500. A one-page summary lists a 60/40 payment split, $1,500 per employee and $150,000 per employer; confirm caps with your consultant.

The employer, in two payments: after training completion and after six months of retention.

• Louisiana employer in a targeted industry (construction and trades, advanced manufacturing, AI and digital infrastructure)
• Workers 17 or older, not in secondary school
• Generally two years in business
• Can use IWTP for different training with no duplicate reimbursement