Train Your Team. Get Reimbursed.
Yes, It’s That Simple.
Running a business is hard. Training your team shouldn’t be.
If you’re a small business in Louisiana with fewer than 50 employees, you may qualify for 100% reimbursement on employee training through the Small Business Employee Training (SBET) Program, a state-funded initiative designed to help you grow without eating into your bottom line.
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What Is SBET?
SBET is a Louisiana Workforce Commission program that reimburses small businesses like yours for employee training costs. Whether you want to improve your team's culture, trust, marketing skills, leadership abilities, or customer service, SBET helps you do it at little to no cost. Up to $3,000 per employee per year.
How it Works
Choose your training.
Pick courses that align with your business goals. BSU offers expert-led options or you can choose from other state-approved providers.
Apply for SBET approval.
Don’t worry we’ll guide you step by step. (Or download our free guide below.)
Get trained.
Your employees complete the course.
Get reimbursed.
Submit your certificate of completion and get up to $3,000 per employee per year back.
Why Partner with Brand State U?
We’ve helped hundreds of Louisiana employees grow through training and employers take advantage of SBET without getting buried in paperwork.
What you’ll get:
- Clear, proven training programs
- Personal guidance through the application process
- A free SBET step-by-step guide
- Confidence knowing you're not doing this alone
Do it yourself, not on your own.
Download the SBET Guide
We created a free, no-fluff walkthrough to help you apply for SBET with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much can I get reimbursed?
Up to $3,000 per employee, per fiscal year.
Who’s eligible for SBET?
Louisiana-based businesses, at least 3 years old, with 50 or fewer employees that pay state unemployment insurance (W2 employees).
How long does it take?
Applications are reviewed quickly, but you must get approval before your employee starts training.
Can Brand State U help with my application?
Yes! We’ll walk you through it and connect you with experts who can help - at no charge to you.
Program Eligibility and Information
Program Eligibility Details:
- Louisiana based businesses with fifty or fewer employees;
- Employers that have been in business in the state for at least three years, contributing and in full compliance with state UI tax laws;
- Trainees must be incumbent workers for whom the employer incurs a state UI tax liability
Questions about the Small Business Employee Training program?
LEDA provides FREE consultations and assistance to businesses regarding state and federally funded workforce training programs.
337-593-1405 | RyanL@Lafayette.org
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Train smarter — with SBET and BSU by your side.
About the Louisiana Small Business Employee Training Program
The Louisiana Workforce Commission Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET) is designed to benefit business and industry by assisting in the skill development of existing employees through individual, standardized (off-the shelf) training. Employers are reimbursed for tuition and required textbooks and manuals once the training has been completed and proper documentation has been submitted to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC).
Training costs cannot exceed $3,000 per trainee per state fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Funding is provided through the Incumbent Worker Training Account. Brand State U is authorized through the LA Workforce Commission to provide Small Business Employee Training (SBET).
