In response to the COVID-19 situation, several manufacturers have modified operations to now produce items needed to fight the virus, i.e., hand sanitizers, masks, etc. If your manufacturing organization is doing this, you could likely be eligible to participate in the Enterprise Zone Retraining Program and claim refunds for a portion of the training on new technology or processes for incumbent workers. To find out more about saving as much as 66% on your training costs, contact the Enterprise Zone Retraining program manager Michelle Fehr
The Enterprise Zone Retraining Program (EZone) offers a tax incentive for companies wanting to remain competitive by introducing new equipment and/or new technology to their facility.
If you have a facility in South Carolina with full-time production/technology first-line employees or immediate supervisors that need training on new processes and/or new equipment, EZone may be able to help. Applying is easy and once approved, the application lasts five years.
Full-time production and technology first-line employees and/or immediate supervisors, who meet the following: 1) have been on the company payroll for at least two years; 2) need training on new equipment and/or processes and 3) are offered benefits/healthcare through the company.
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Includes (but not limited to) training on the following:
EZone Requirements |
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EligibilitySouth Carolina companies engaged in manufacturing, processing or technology intensive activities at manufacturing, processing or technology intensive facilities are eligible to participate. |
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Company Training CostA company spending at least $1.50 on retraining eligible employees can claim a credit of $1.00 against withholding on approved retraining ($1,000 per person cap, per year). |
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Approval ProcessCompany participation and ongoing training plans are reviewed and approved by the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. This includes a yearly review. Application remains in effect for five years. |
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$250 Annual Renewal Fee (payable to SC Department of Revenue)No initial application fee for new companies. |