Dynametal
Technologies, Inc. awarded $24,838
Governor
Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Commissioner James Neeley have awarded $24,838 to Dynametal Technologies, Inc.,
in Brownsville, for incumbent worker training. More than $3 million in
Incumbent Worker Training Grants was awarded in fiscal year 2005-06 benefiting
almost 15,000 Tennessee workers who retained their jobs and received skill
upgrades.
“The
Incumbent Worker Training Grants are essential to help Tennessee’s workers look
to the future with job growth and stability,” said Governor Bredesen. “This
grant will help keep this company competitive and increase the skills of their
talented employees.”
“The
Incumbent Worker Training Program provides grant funding for customized
training for existing businesses,” said Commissioner Neeley. “I am proud to
award this grant money to keep area workers on the job.”
“I
commend Governor Bredesen and Commissioner Neeley for awarding the Incumbent
Worker grant to Dynametal Technologies,” said Lt. Governor John S. Wilder.
“This will help keep Haywood County workers employed and help improve our
economy.”
“The
Incumbent Worker grants are a wonderful tool for companies to train their
workers in the latest technology and production skills,” said Speaker Jimmy
Naifeh.
The
Southwest Human Resource Agency played a vital role in awarding this grant to
Dynametal Technologies, Inc.
The
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the
Incumbent Worker Training program. The program has been structured to be
flexible to meet the business’s training objectives. The business may use
public, private, or its own in-house training provider based on the nature of
the training.