60BB-3.022. Determinations Regarding Approved Training (Transferred)

Pursuant to Section 443.091(1)(c), F.S.:

(1) Approved training includes training authorized by Workforce Florida, Inc., a Regional Workforce Board, or Workforce Investment Board created pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act.

(2) The Agency shall not approve training unless:

(a) The claimant possesses aptitude and skills that can be usefully supplemented by the training; and

(b) The labor market demands for the claimant’s present skills are minimal; and

(c) The training is a vocational, technical, intern, managerial, high school equivalency or academic program designed to prepare individuals for gainful employment; and

(d) A reasonable expectation exists that the claimant will be employable upon completing the training; and

(e) The training course or school is approved by the Florida Department of Education or other official governmental approving agency within the state where the training is being conducted.

(3) To be eligible for benefits during a week of approved training, the claimant must:

(a) Furnish attendance reports from the training instructor or facility when requested by the Agency; and

(b) Attend the scheduled training sessions(s). Continued unsatisfactory attendance may result in a withdrawal of the Agency’s approval of the training.

Specific Authority 443.1371(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 443.091(1) FS. History–New 8-25-92, Formerly 38B-3.022, Amended 8-14-08.