LAC 13:III.311. Criteria

A. General (These apply to all training programs administered under these rules.) 1. Preference may be given to applicants in industries identified by the state as targeted industries or as industries located in targeted areas, and to applicants locating in areas of the state with high unemployment levels. 2. Employer(s) must be in full compliance with Louisiana unemployment insurance laws. 3. If a company does not begin the project within 180 days after application approval, the LEDC, upon the recommendation of LED staff or the Secretary of LED, may cancel funding of the training project, or may require reapplication. 4. The number of jobs to be retained and/or created as stated in the application will be adhered to and will be made an integral part of the award agreement. B. Pre-Employment, Upgrade and On-the-Job Training 1. Applicants must initially create in this state at least 10 net new permanent full-time jobs, unless upgrade training is involved. Upgrade training must be provided to a minimum of 10 existing permanent full-time employees. 2. Participation in pre-employment training does not guarantee students a job upon completion of their training.