The department shall reimburse approved eligible program providers that participate in the program for the completion of the following milestones for each student who is more than twenty-two (22) years of age:

1. (1) One hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) for the completion of each credit.
2. (2) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the completion of an employability skills certification program equal to at least two (2) credits.
3. (3) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the attainment of an industry recognized credential that requires not more than fifty
4. (50) hours of training.
5. (4) Five hundred dollars ($500) for the attainment of an industry recognized credential that requires at least fifty-one (51) but not more than one hundred (100) hours of training.
6. (5) Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) for the attainment of an industry recognized credential that requires more than one hundred (100) hours of training.
7. (6) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for the attainment of a high school diploma.

As added by P.L.237-2019, SEC.2.