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Employers willing to hire and train dislocated workers with identifiable skills gaps can receive up to $20,000 in wage reimbursement per worker. Through the Return and Earn program, employers are reimbursed for 50% of the wages paid for regular hours worked during their training period.

Training periods can last up to six months, and wage reimbursement is capped at $20,000 per Return and Earn employee. Prospective employers must receive NJDOL approval for their training plan in order to be eligible for the wage reimbursement.