81-1218.

Job training reimbursement grants; employer; requirements; provision of training.

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

(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.