IC 22-4-43
Chapter 43. Hoosier Workers First Training Program
IC 22-4-43-1 "Fund"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Hoosier
workers first training fund established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-2 Program established; purposes
Sec. 2. The Hoosier workers first training program is established
for the following purposes:
(1) To improve manufacturing productivity levels in Indiana.
(2) To enable firms to become competitive by making workers
more productive through training.
(3) To create a competitive economy by creating and retaining
jobs.
(4) To encourage the increased training necessary because of an
aging workforce.
(5) To avoid potential payment of unemployment compensation
by providing workers with enhanced job skills. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-3 Program administration
Sec. 3. The department shall administer the Hoosier workers first
training program. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-4 Annual report
Sec. 4. For each state fiscal year, the department shall prepare an
annual report on the use of the fund as a part of the report required
by IC 22-4-18-7. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-5 Fund established; purposes; worker training grants;
administration; investments
Sec. 5. (a) The Hoosier workers first training fund is established
to do the following:
(1) Administer the costs of the Hoosier workers first training
program established by section 2 of this chapter.
(2) Undertake any program or activity that furthers the purposes
of this chapter.
(b) The money in the fund shall be allocated to employers or
consortiums for worker training grants that enable workers who
reside in Indiana to obtain recognizable credentials or certifications
and transferable employment skills that improve employer
competitiveness.
(c) Special consideration shall be given to Ivy Tech Community
College (as defined in IC 21-7-13-22) to be the provider of the
training funded under this chapter whenever the state educational
institution:
(1) meets the identified training needs of an employer or a
consortium with an existing credentialing or certification
program; and
(2) is the most cost effective provider.
(d) For the worker training grants described in subsection (b), the
department shall do the following:
(1) Provide grant applications to interested employers and
consortiums.
(2) Accept completed applications for the grants.
(3) Obtain all information necessary or appropriate to determine
whether an applicant qualifies for a grant, including information
concerning:
(A) the applicant;
(B) the training to be offered;
(C) the training provider; and
(D) the workers to be trained.
(4) Allocate the money in the fund in accordance with
subsections (b) and (c).
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public money may be invested.
(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund.
(g) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations from the general assembly.
(2) Earnings acquired through the use of money belonging to
the fund.
(3) Money deposited in the fund from any other source.
(h) Any balance in the fund does not lapse but is available
continuously to the department for expenditures for the program
established by this chapter. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43
Chapter 43. Hoosier Workers First Training Program
IC 22-4-43-1 "Fund"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Hoosier
workers first training fund established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-2 Program established; purposes
Sec. 2. The Hoosier workers first training program is established
for the following purposes:
(1) To improve manufacturing productivity levels in Indiana.
(2) To enable firms to become competitive by making workers
more productive through training.
(3) To create a competitive economy by creating and retaining
jobs.
(4) To encourage the increased training necessary because of an
aging workforce.
(5) To avoid potential payment of unemployment compensation
by providing workers with enhanced job skills. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-3 Program administration
Sec. 3. The department shall administer the Hoosier workers first
training program. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-4 Annual report
Sec. 4. For each state fiscal year, the department shall prepare an
annual report on the use of the fund as a part of the report required
by IC 22-4-18-7. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-5 Fund established; purposes; worker training grants;
administration; investments
Sec. 5. (a) The Hoosier workers first training fund is established
to do the following:
(1) Administer the costs of the Hoosier workers first training
program established by section 2 of this chapter.
(2) Undertake any program or activity that furthers the purposes
of this chapter.
(b) The money in the fund shall be allocated to employers or
consortiums for worker training grants that enable workers who
reside in Indiana to obtain recognizable credentials or certifications
and transferable employment skills that improve employer
competitiveness.
(c) Special consideration shall be given to Ivy Tech Community
College (as defined in IC 21-7-13-22) to be the provider of the
training funded under this chapter whenever the state educational
institution:
(1) meets the identified training needs of an employer or a
consortium with an existing credentialing or certification
program; and
(2) is the most cost effective provider.
(d) For the worker training grants described in subsection (b), the
department shall do the following:
(1) Provide grant applications to interested employers and
consortiums.
(2) Accept completed applications for the grants.
(3) Obtain all information necessary or appropriate to determine
whether an applicant qualifies for a grant, including information
concerning:
(A) the applicant;
(B) the training to be offered;
(C) the training provider; and
(D) the workers to be trained.
(4) Allocate the money in the fund in accordance with
subsections (b) and (c).
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public money may be invested.
(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund.
(g) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations from the general assembly.
(2) Earnings acquired through the use of money belonging to
the fund.
(3) Money deposited in the fund from any other source.
(h) Any balance in the fund does not lapse but is available
continuously to the department for expenditures for the program
established by this chapter. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43
Chapter 43. Hoosier Workers First Training Program
IC 22-4-43-1 "Fund"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Hoosier
workers first training fund established by section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-2 Program established; purposes
Sec. 2. The Hoosier workers first training program is established
for the following purposes:
(1) To improve manufacturing productivity levels in Indiana.
(2) To enable firms to become competitive by making workers
more productive through training.
(3) To create a competitive economy by creating and retaining
jobs.
(4) To encourage the increased training necessary because of an
aging workforce.
(5) To avoid potential payment of unemployment compensation
by providing workers with enhanced job skills. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-3 Program administration
Sec. 3. The department shall administer the Hoosier workers first
training program. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-4 Annual report
Sec. 4. For each state fiscal year, the department shall prepare an
annual report on the use of the fund as a part of the report required
by IC 22-4-18-7. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
IC 22-4-43-5 Fund established; purposes; worker training grants;
administration; investments
Sec. 5. (a) The Hoosier workers first training fund is established
to do the following:
(1) Administer the costs of the Hoosier workers first training
program established by section 2 of this chapter.
(2) Undertake any program or activity that furthers the purposes
of this chapter.
(b) The money in the fund shall be allocated to employers or
consortiums for worker training grants that enable workers who
reside in Indiana to obtain recognizable credentials or certifications
and transferable employment skills that improve employer
competitiveness.
(c) Special consideration shall be given to Ivy Tech Community
College (as defined in IC 21-7-13-22) to be the provider of the
training funded under this chapter whenever the state educational
institution:
(1) meets the identified training needs of an employer or a
consortium with an existing credentialing or certification
program; and
(2) is the most cost effective provider.
(d) For the worker training grants described in subsection (b), the
department shall do the following:
(1) Provide grant applications to interested employers and
consortiums.
(2) Accept completed applications for the grants.
(3) Obtain all information necessary or appropriate to determine
whether an applicant qualifies for a grant, including information
concerning:
(A) the applicant;
(B) the training to be offered;
(C) the training provider; and
(D) the workers to be trained.
(4) Allocate the money in the fund in accordance with
subsections (b) and (c).
(e) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public money may be invested.
(f) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not
revert to the state general fund.
(g) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations from the general assembly.
(2) Earnings acquired through the use of money belonging to
the fund.
(3) Money deposited in the fund from any other source.
(h) Any balance in the fund does not lapse but is available
continuously to the department for expenditures for the program
established by this chapter. As added by P.L.175-2009, SEC.47.
