What is Workforce Development?

Workforce development is an economic development strategy that prepares individuals with barriers for emerging employment opportunities within a region. Creating and sustaining a viable workforce requires multiple stakeholders, employers, community organizations, foundations, and state and local governments. When done collaboratively, workforce development helps local communities create social and economic prosperity.

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Why Is It Important?

Non-Veteran WOTC Target GroupsWorked at least 120 hours but less than 400 hoursWorked at least 400 hours
Short-term TANF recipientUp to $1,500 (25% of $6,000 of first-year wages)Up to $2,400 (40% of $6,000 of first-year wages)
Long-term TANF recipientN/AUp to $9,000 (over 2 years) (40% of $10,000 of first-year wages and 50% of $10,000 of second year wages)
Designated community residentUp to $1,500 (25% of $6,000 of first-year wages) Up to $2,400 (40% of $6,000 of first-year wages)
Vocational rehabilitation referralUp to $1,500 (25% of $6,000 of first-year wages)Up to $2,400 (40% of $6,000 of first-year wages)
Ex-felonUp to $1,500 (25% of $6,000 of first-year wages)Up to $2,400 (40% of $6,000 of first-year wages)
SSI recipientUp to $1,500 (25% of $6,000 of first-year wages)Up to $2,400 (40% of $6,000 of first-year wages)
Veteran Target GroupWorked at least 120 hours but less than 400 hoursWorked at least 400 hours
Receives SNAP (food stamps) BenefitsUp to $1,500 (25% of $6,000 of first-year wages)Up to $2,400 (40% of $6,000 of first-year wages)
Entitled to compensation for service-connected disability:
Veteran Target GroupWorked at least 120 hours but less than 400 hoursWorked at least 400 hours
Hired 1 year after leaving serviceUp to $3,000 (25% of $12,000 of first-year wages) Up to $4,800 (40% of $12,000 of first-year wages)
Unemployed at least 6 monthsUp to $6,000 (25% of $24,000 of first-year wages)Up to $9,600 (40% of $24,000 of first-year wages)
Unemployed:
Veteran Target GroupWorked at least 120 hours but less than 400 hoursWorked at least 400 hours
At least 4 weeksUp to $1,500 (25% of $6,000 of first-year wages)Up to $2,400 (40% of $6,000 of first-year wages)
At least 6 monthsUp to $3,500 (25% of $14,000 of first-year wages)Up to $5,600 (40% of $14,000 of first-year wages)

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