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On-The-Job Training (OJT)

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On-The-Job Training (OJT) is a 100% Federally-funded program targeted toward employers to help defray their training costs when hiring laid-off or 'dislocated' workers. This program is a great opportunity for employers to hire new employees while minimizing their overall training costs. Funds are available for a limited time.

1)     Why hire an OJT participant?

Here are some great reasons why an employer should consider hiring an OJT participant:Increase chance of the participant to secure long-term employment.

 

  • Increase chance of the participant to secure long-term employment.
  • Great way workers can learn new skills while earning a regular paycheck.
  • Obtain a highly qualified skilled workforce and offset training costs through reimbursement.

 

2)      What kind of new workers would qualify for OJT funding?

 

Due to a variety of funding sources, there are different elibility requirements.  Contact your nearest One-Stop Center and have a job counselor help match you with the right program.

 

Example: 

For National Emergency Grant (NEG-OJT) Program, eligiblie new employees would need to be:

  • Dislocated worker (laid-off from previous employer);
  • Lay-off occurred after January 1, 2008; and
  • Unemployed for over 20 weeks.

 

3)      What are the criteria for reimbursement?

Employers who hire OJT participants are eligible to receive reimbursement at 50~90% of the wages to cover up to six months for extraordinary training costs.  The following factors will affect the reimbursement rate and duration:

 

  • The size of the employer's workforce;
  • The size of the training skills gap.

In addition, a training plan and OJT contract must be developed and approved by the One-Stop Center prior to a new employee's hiring.  (Our staff can help you with this portion.)

 

Want to learn more?

 

Here are some other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) that you may find useful.

 

For more information about one of our OJT funding sources, please click HERE to learn about the OJT Resource Guide.

 

Interested? Contact Us!


Click on the following LINK to find your nearest office to learn more about OJT!


Print Material

Click HERE for the OJT Flyer (PDF file).

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