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Read. Follow. Verify.North Carolina creates workforce development grant pilot project to reimburse employer-sponsored training
Last action · April 28, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action)Sponsors: Cody Huneycutt and 26 others
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What This Bill Would Do
North Carolina establishes a workforce development grant pilot project administered by the to reimburse eligible employers for 50% of training costs up to $2,000 per trainee. The program targets businesses with 20 to 1,500 employees to encourage on-the-job training, job creation, and wage improvements. Applications must be submitted at least 45 days before training begins, and reimbursement requests must follow training completion.
Qualifying North Carolina businesses employing between 20 and 1,500 workers can receive up to $40,000 annually in training cost reimbursements, provided they meet state unemployment and workers' compensation requirements and maintain trainee employment for 45 days post-training.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
North Carolina-based businesses with 20 to 1,500 employees
Eligible employers may apply for training cost reimbursements up to $2,000 per trainee and $40,000 annually, subject to maintaining records and meeting state program requirements.
Trainees and employees working at least 30 hours per week
Employees participating in eligible training programs receive employer-sponsored training designed to upgrade skillsets, enhance effectiveness, and improve wages.
North Carolina Workforce Development Coalition
The nonprofit organization receives state funds to review grant applications, distribute reimbursements, and submit annual legislative reports while retaining up to 5% for administrative expenses.
Key Facts
- The North Carolina Workforce Development Coalition receives state budget funds to provide employer training grants focusing on job creation, turnover reduction, wage improvement, and skillset upgrades.
- Eligible employers must be North Carolina-based businesses or nonprofits with 20 to 1,500 employees operating continuously for at least 365 days.
- Eligible employers must be in good standing with the North Carolina Unemployment Insurance program and Workers' Compensation program.
- Grants cover the lesser of 50% of eligible training costs or $2,000 per trainee.
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- An eligible employer's maximum annual grant is $40,000, minus any other state or federal grants received for the same training.
- Grant applications must be submitted to the North Carolina Workforce Development Coalition at least 45 days before training starts.
- Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted.
- Reimbursement requests must be submitted within 60 days following training completion, and trainees must remain employed for 45 days post-completion unless deceased or activated for military service.
- Training costs include tuition, registration, class fees, participant fees, class materials, instructor fees, and licensing exam fees, but exclude trainee wages, onboarding, fringe benefits, lodging, meals, capital construction, and administrative fees.
- Eligible employees must work in North Carolina for at least 30 hours per week and include paid or unpaid interns and apprentices.
- The North Carolina Workforce Development Coalition may use up to 5% of available funds for administrative expenses and marketing.
- Beginning July 1, 2026, the North Carolina Workforce Development Coalition must report annually to the Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the maximum grant amount an employer can receive?
What expenses are excluded from reimbursable training costs?
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Procedural history
14 actions- Apr 28, 2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- Apr 28, 2025SenatePassed 1st Reading
- Apr 28, 2025SenateRegular Message Received From House
- Apr 17, 2025HouseRegular Message Sent To Senate
- Apr 16, 2025HousePassed 3rd Reading
- Apr 16, 2025HousePassed 2nd Reading
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- Apr 10, 2025HousePlaced On Cal For 04/16/2025
- Apr 10, 2025HouseCal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
- Apr 10, 2025HouseReptd Fav
- Apr 8, 2025HouseRe-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Apr 8, 2025HouseReptd Fav
- Apr 1, 2025HouseRef to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Apr 1, 2025HousePassed 1st Reading
- Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
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Second Reading
Total
115
- Yes
- 101
- No
- 5
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 9
- Abstain
- 0
How they voted (115)
91 more members
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Establishment of Direct Employer Training Subsidies
The state establishes a structured reimbursement mechanism funneled through a designated nonprofit rather than traditional community college channels.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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