Application- Page 2

2. Describe your company

• Years in Business:
• # of employees 3 years ago, Current # of employees, # projected in 3 years.
• Current turnover rate, reasons for turnover.
• What are current wages and anticipated wage increases based on the training provided?

3. Describe how your project addresses the “Regional Priorities”. 

1. Target training to traded sector businesses and industry clusters;
2. Promote job retention and creation;
3. Promote investment in training resulting in skills realistic for the region;
4. Training in occupations or skills where shortage exists in region or state;
5. Seek to maximize investment of funds by leveraging other resources in the region;
6. Training programs which provide transferable skills, raise individual competencies and lead to industry   certification or skills standards; and/or
7. Training of workers who are paid wages that meet or exceed the median hourly wage in the county in which they are trained, or result in wage gain or career ladder development.