On-The-Job Training (OJT) is a “hire-first” program in which the employer enters into an agreement to hire, train, and retain the individual upon successful completion of the training program.
Through this program, businesses may be reimbursed for up to 75% of the new employee’s wages and the extraordinary costs of the training.
ABOUT ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
On-The-Job Training (OJT) assists with the costs of training new employees. It also provides access to a workforce with the skills necessary to sustain and grow their businesses and a regional economy.
OJT Provides:
- Hands on training
- Payment to offset training costs
- Opportunity to train employees your way
- Investment in your company
HOW ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WORKS
OJT provides employers with a way to have new employees gain specific skills and employment competencies. This is accomplished through work tasks, tools and methods of a specific job or exposure in an actual work setting, to the processes, group of jobs.
- We match qualified applicants with approved job openings
- We design a training plan that meets your needs
- You are reimbursed for the cost of training during the OJT period
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING IS IDEAL FOR BUSINESSES THAT:
- Operate year round
- Enjoy low employee turnover
- Pay an hourly wage or salary equal to or more than minimum wage
- Realize the benefits of investing in their employees
- Employ numerous workers with the same or similar functions
Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) can help qualifying companies upgrade the skills of existing employees that will ultimately help the company remain competitive, increase profits, and support the growth of the company. Based on the size of the company, up to 90% of the costs of training can be reimbursed through the program.
BUSINESSES BENEFIT THROUGH INCREASED...
- Employee skills
- Productivity and growth of the company
- Profits
- Competitiveness
- Employee Retention
BUSINESSES RECEIVE...
- Access to customized hands-on training
- Reimbursement to offset training costs
EMPLOYEES BENEFIT THROUGH INCREASED...
- Marketable skills
- Possibility for higher wages
- Job security
- Promotional opportunities
- Job retention
BUSINESSES MAY QUALIFY IF:
- They represent a regionally defined target industry
- Training is needed for one or more of the following:
- Prevent job loss caused by obsolete skills, technological change, or national/global competition
- Create, update, or retain hobs in a labor demand occupation
- Update or retain jobs while not in a demand occupation, require training to prevent the likely loss of a job
TO SEE IF THE COMPANY QUALIFIES
Contact the Department of Commerce Workforce representative to get help with:
- Determining if the company meets the qualifications for using incumbent worker training
- Connecting to an experienced trainer
- Designing a customized incumbent worker training
Customized training can help an employer or group of employers meet their unique needs for skilled workers by providing a 50% reimbursement of the training cost associated with a new or recently hired employee. In limited circumstances, customized training may be available for existing employees.
BUSINESSES BENEFIT THROUGH INCREASED...
- Productivity
- Employee skills
- Employee retention
BUSINESSES RECEIVE TRAINING THAT IS...
- Tailored to the industry need
- Delivered in a time frame and location convenient to the business and employee
- Reimbursable up to 50% of the cost
EMPLOYEES BENEFIT THROUGH INCREASED...
- Marketable skills
- Possibility for higher wages
- Job security
- Job retention
BUSINESSES MAY QUALIFY IF THEY:
- Commit to hire or retain persons who successfully complete the customized training program
- Have worker not earning a self-sufficient wage and need training in one of the following:
- The introduction by the employer of new technologies
- The introduction to new production or service procedures
- Upgrading to new jobs that require additional skills/workplace literacy
TO SEE IF THE COMPANY QUALIFIES:
Contact your local Illinois workNet Center or the Department of Commerce Workforce representative to help with determining if the company meets the qualifications for using customized training.
