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Joint resolution to enter into an Incumbent Worker Training Grant agreement with ATR-Authorized Transmission Remanufacturing Inc. for a total reimbursement of $21,940.
Staff Summary
· ATR-Authorized Transmission Remanufacturing Inc. has requested an incumbent worker training grant for 50 employees. ATR-Authorized Transmission Remanufacturing Inc. is located in Mundelein, has been doing business since 2007, has 50 employees; and specializes in remanufacturing fleet transmissions.
· ATR-Authorized Transmission Remanufacturing Inc, is in need of ISO 9001-2008 accreditation that would allow the company to become a certified Allison dealer which could potentially expand the target market, increase growth, and create jobs. The trainer, Perry Johnson Associates, “a world leader in ISO training,” has created a curriculum to institute written quality management systems and standards throughout the plant and office and train all 50 employees on how to utilize and apply the documented procedures and standards to their positions. 30 employees will receive transmission technical training. The company expects to increase employee production, career advancement and wage increases.
· The state policy requires that an employer show a wage match of a minimum of 10% of the cost of the training. The policy also states that employee wages & fringes can be used to off-set the employer match without employer having to pay additional funds out of pocket. The total cost of training is $21,940. Lake County Workforce Development will reimburse $21,940 and the company will provide employee hourly wages of $2,194 to show for their portion of the match. Cost per employee is $438.80. A total of 175 hours of training will be provided.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Policy Letter #05-11 Incumbent Worker Training, the state has received a waiver until June 30, 2011 from the Department of Labor to allow local W...
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