Virginia Incumbent Worker Training: How to Get Reimbursed for Upskilling

Reimbursement of training costs such as course fees, certification exam classes, online training and textbooks (Northern Region example).

Employer share at least 10%, 25% or 50% of cost by company size. The share may be cash or in-kind and may include wages paid during training.

The employer, as reimbursement of training costs. The board pays the federal share.

• Employees are 18 or older, authorized to work, and employed by you for 6 months or more
• Workplace is in Virginia
• Training ties to in-demand occupations or targeted regional industries
• Training helps the employer compete; wage and economic impact are considered

Funding for each existing full-time employee retrained, from a customized budget approved in advance.

Customized per project. VEDP does not publish a per-employee rate.

The company, as a cash grant reimbursed after retraining is complete.

• Integrating new technology, a changed product line, or a substantially changed service process
• Small business: retrain at least 5 full-time jobs and invest at least $100,000 within 12 months
• Larger companies must meet higher thresholds; confirm with VEDP
• Wait three years after a retraining reimbursement to apply again

Up to 80% of approved training costs: 60% after verified training completion and 20% after six months of job retention.

Up to 80% of costs, maximum $100,000 per employer. Paid from the Governor's set-aside WIOA funds.

The employer, as performance-based reimbursement.

• Employer operating in Virginia in shipbuilding, nuclear energy or aligned manufacturing supply chains
• Committed to performance reporting
• Costs approved in advance