Course Reimbursement

This program is for Local Unions with employer contributions being made to the TTF on their behalf. It provides set reimbursements to Local Unions to help defray the cost of offering group safety or craft skills training courses needed by IATSE craftspeople for their work. Applications must be submitted prior to the course taking place for review and pre-approval.

Board Approved Policies

1. Locals without employer contributions to the TTF are not eligible to use the Course Reimbursement program.

2. Reimbursement applications that are sent in after the course takes place will not be reviewed/approved.

3. Locals with their own local Training Funds or access to another Training Fund who also have contributions to TTF should speak with TTF staff to check their eligibility for Course Reimbursement funds for their course.

4. The reimbursement amount is capped and can be used for costs directly associated with the teaching of the course, such as instruction fees, expendable materials, or rental equipment. Pre-approval amounts granted cannot be used for items such as providing food for the course, lost wages/paying people to attend the course, travel/lodging, or scholarships for attendees.

5. Invoices for pre-approved courses not received within 45 days of the course taking place are forfeited and encumbered for other courses requesting reimbursement support.

6. Courses need to take place within the year in which they are approved. Funds can't be transferred to a different course or year. If you need to change the date of the course after it's approved, please contact us as soon as possible to avoid the funds being redistributed (see #5). If you aren’t holding a course that was approved, please let us know so we can redistribute the funds.

7. We can’t reimburse costs associated with renting from member loan-out companies if a local officer is the owner of said loan-out company. This includes kit rental.

8. Courses must meet the five-student minimum requirement. Additional student minimums may apply. Attendance will be uploaded to the Training Tracker.