Wyo. Code R. 053-0029-1
DWS-Endow Priority Sector Business Grants (PSBG) Program
Chapter 1: DWS-Endow Priority Sector Business Grants (PSBG) Program
Effective Date: 11/19/2018 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 053.0029.1.11192018
The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is authorized under the Department of Workforce Services Act Wyoming Statutes (W.S.) §§ 9-2-2601 through 9-2-2611, and the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act, W.S. §16-3-101, et seq. to promulgate rules and regulations to be used by the Department of Workforce Services in the discharge of its functions. W.S. §§ 9-2-2609 through 9-2-2611 provides authorization for the Department of Workforce Services to establish the Wyoming workforce development-priority economic sector partnership program.
The Wyoming workforce development-priority economic sector partnership program shall be known as the DWS ENDOW Priority Sector Business Grants (PSBG) program. The PSBG program provides training funds to train and educate employees in existing businesses, which will result in business expansion, the production of high wage and high skilled jobs that will increase the earning potential and employment opportunities for Wyoming employees and enhance and diversify the state’s economy.
(a) Exceptional circumstances - means in situations where an Applicant requests more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per employee for training, DWS will use the seventy-fifth percentile (75%) of the specific industry and county listed in the Occupational Employment Statistics estimates produced using the Local Employment and Wage Information System quarterly report from Research and Planning. http://doe.state.wy.us/lmi/oes.htm.
(b) Eligible training provider includes:
(i) The entities specified at W.S. §§ 9-2-2610(a)(v)(A), (B), and (C), and;
(ii) Any entity that is listed on the Department’s eligible training providers list (ETPL) that is maintained by the Department as required by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The list can be viewed by going to www.wyomingatwork.com and searching for ETPL Approved Programs using the provided search box.
(a) Pre-screening.
(i) All businesses interested in applying for PSBG are required to complete a Letter of Intent to include the following:
(A) Identify and document the business as priority-sector based on the Governor's diversity strategy plan per W.S. § 9-2-2610(a)(xii);
(B) Identify training needs;
(C) List number of newly created jobs for full-time and/or part-time employees per W.S. § 9-2-2610(a)(ix),(x),(xi);
(D) Identify matching funds and resources;
(E) Identify training provider that is listed on the Department's eligible training providers list (ETPL);
(F) Letter of Support from training provider; and,
(F) Specify amount of funding the business is requesting.
(ii) The Department, upon review of the information received in pre-screening submission, shall notify the applicant of whether or not the applicant qualifies for the PSBG program. If the Department finds the applicant does not qualify, it shall state its reasons for such a finding in the form of written notice to applicant.
(a) Applications for funding shall contain all information required by W.S. § 9-2-2611(h).
(a) Businesses participating in the application process shall meet the State of Wyoming's registration requirements to be eligible to receive training grants as posted on the following:
(i) Secretary of State's website: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Business/StartABusiness.aspx.
(ii) Wyoming Business Council's website: http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/DocumentLibrary/B%20and%20I/17_mar_11_business_checklist_info_0311.pdf.
(a) Each payment obligation of DWS is conditioned upon the availability of government funds which are appropriated or allocated for the payment of this obligation and which may be limited for any reason including, but not limited to, congressional, legislative, gubernatorial or administrative action.
(b) DWS, in consultation with the coordinator of economic diversification shall administer the PSBG program. Once applications are received, reviewed and are deemed complete, they will be forwarded to the following entities, and in the specified order:
(i) Wyoming Business Council to review and approve; (ii) Attorney General's Office to review and approve; and, (iii) Governor's Office representative for final approval.
(a) Annual Report.
(i) Pursuant to W.S. § 9-2-2611(j)(iii), at a minimum, the following data points will be required from each Applicant to submit on or before August 31 covering July 1 through June 30 of the previous year:
(A) Number of employees in training; (B) Number of full time and part-time employees in newly created jobs; (C) Number of employees who have completed training; (D) Number and types of credentials received; (E) Pre and Post wages and benefits – show progression; (F) Expenditures and matching monies (include equipment); (G) Employee attrition and reasons for leaving; and, (H) Recruitment efforts.
(b) Closeout Report.
(i) Pursuant to W.S. § 9-2-2611(j)(iii) and based on executed contract terms, at a minimum, the following information will be required from each Applicant:
(A) Updated financial information; (B) Business plan outcomes based on stated goals; (C) Identify new barriers; (D) Reflections on process, outcomes and future goals; and, (E) Identify business processes for replication efforts.