Section 261.103.12. Application scoring criteria.

When applications for financial assistance are reviewed, the following criteria shall be considered:

        1.            The application has established the business’s need for training. 15 points.

        2.            The application represents high-level technology training. 15 points.

        3.            The training will substantially improve the skills, knowledge and abilities of the employee. 15 points.

        4.            The average wages that are or will be paid by the business participating in this training are or will be above the state average wage rates. 10 points.

        5.            The training will help improve the business’s competitiveness. 5 points.

        6.            The state of Iowa will realize economic benefits as a result of providing assistance for this training. 10 points.

        7.            The training will be provided at a state of Iowa community college or university. 5 points.

        8.            The training is jointly provided to IT employees from more than one Iowa company. 10 points.

        9.            The application documents that all considerations, including the funding required to begin the training project, have been addressed. 5 points.

        10.           The business provides its employees health insurance and other benefits. 5 points.

        11.           The majority of the business’s employees are employed full-time. 5 points.

[ARC 8210B, IAB 10/7/09, effective 11/11/09]