New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 23 - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Subchapter 3 - INDIVIDUAL TRAINING GRANTS
Section 12:23-3.3 - Approval of training grants

1. The training is for a labor demand occupation, either listed by the New Jersey Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NJOICC) or as recommended by the local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and approved by the Director of NJOICC based on documented local labor market data and conditions, and projected labor market conditions.

2. The training will substantially enhance the worker's marketable skills and/or earning power; training grants shall not be approved for individuals already possessing identifiable marketable skills in a labor demand occupation, unless those skills need to be upgraded in order for the individual to reach a level of self-sufficiency;

3. The training services are provided in New Jersey by an eligible training provider;

4. It is determined by the individual assessment, evaluation and counseling that the individual is expected to successfully complete the training as indicated in the Employability Development Plan;

5. The training is occupational, remedial, or a combination thereof; and

6. Sufficient funding exists in accordance with the Act.

1. The education is needed to enable the individual to develop the skills necessary to attain at least the level of self-sufficiency;

2. The education is needed to enable the individual to succeed in occupational training; or

3. The education is needed by the individual to advance in the individual's career.