HB 5072
Creating the TechCred Program
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Bill overview
House Bill 5072 creates the TechCred program in West Virginia to provide financial reimbursements to employers for training costs associated with employees earning industry-recognized microcredentials. The program, overseen by the West Virginia Office of Economic Development, will require employers to submit detailed applications outlining training details and employee qualifications. Approved employers can then seek reimbursement for employee training costs up to $2,000 per microcredential, with specific requirements for application submission and ongoing reporting.
Key provisions
- Establishes the TechCred program to reimburse employers for training costs.
- Defines ‘microcredential’ as an industry-recognized credential completed in one year.
- Requires employers to submit detailed applications including training details, employee information, and wage estimates.
- The West Virginia Office of Economic Development will administer the program in consultation with the Governor’s office and the Higher Education Policy Commission.
- The Chancellor of Higher Education will maintain a list of approved microcredentials.
- Reimbursement amounts are capped at $2,000 per microcredential.
- Employers cannot require employees to continue employment after receiving reimbursement through the program.
- The Governor’s office of workforce transformation will provide information and applications on a public website.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Training Providers
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