Region 2 Adult Workforce Policy
#08-2003
Customized Training

Purpose
Customized Training for adults and dislocated workers is provided for under the Workforce
Investment Act of 1998 a) to meet the special requirements of an employer (including a group of employers); b) is conducted with a commitment by the employer to employ, or in the case of incumbent workers, continue to employ, an individual on successful completion of the training; and c) the employer pays for not less than 50% of the cost of the training.

References
Workforce Investment Act [(P.L. 105-220) Title I, Sections 101, 134 & 136, 181, 188]. 20 CFR §663.300 through §663.320; §663.700 through §663.710; §663.715 through §663.720, §665.220; 667.272 through §667.275

Policy
Based on availability of funds, customized training may be provided for an employer or a group of employers to meet their training needs, and to offer workers the opportunity to progress toward selfsufficiency.

Customized training requires the intent of the employer or group of employers to employ,
retain or promote the participant upon successful completion of the training. The employer’s
contribution must be no less than 50 percent of the cost of the training. In addition, funds provided to employers for customized training must not be used to directly or indirectly assist, promote or deter union organizations.