(1) In order for an employer to apply for a job training reimbursement grant under the Customized Job Training Act:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-1218

  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801

(a) The jobs being trained for must be net new jobs or result in a net increase in wages per employee; and

(b) The jobs being trained for must meet or exceed the Nebraska average annual wage.

(2) Training may be provided by:

(a) The community college system or any accredited postsecondary educational institution;

(b) A Nebraska secondary school, public or private;

(c) A Nebraska educational service unit; or

(d) Any qualified training provider if the training results in:

(i) A national, state, or locally recognized certificate;

(ii) Preparation for a professional examination or licensure;

(iii) Endorsement for an existing credential or license; or

(iv) Development of recognized skill standards as defined by an industrial sector.