HB 4153
West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act
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Bill overview
This bill creates the West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act to encourage businesses to train a skilled workforce. It provides a tax credit to eligible employers who offer qualified internships or apprenticeships in high-demand fields like advanced manufacturing, information technology, and skilled trades. The program aims to improve workforce efficiency, attract investment, and boost long-term economic growth in West Virginia.
Key provisions
- Provides a 50% tax credit for wages paid to qualified interns and apprentices, up to $10,000 per intern/apprentice.
- Eligible employers must be subject to West Virginia state income tax and pay interns/apprentices at or above the state minimum wage.
- Qualified Internships or Apprenticeships must be registered and provide a minimum of 120 hours of training in a high-demand occupation.
- Eligible occupations include advanced manufacturing, information technology, engineering, healthcare, skilled trades, and financial/business services.
- Employers must apply for certification from the West Virginia Department of Economic Development.
- Certified employers must submit annual reports detailing intern/apprentice numbers, duration, and wages.
- The tax credit cannot exceed an employer’s state income tax liability or $150,000 per year.
- Certain positions, such as retail sales, food service, and general janitorial roles, are excluded from qualifying for the tax credit.
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