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On-the-Job Training
OJT is a strategic employment service that supports the business community in the hiring process by adding staff capacity, productivity and training at reduced costs to the employer. OJT is a way for participants to build skills and re-establish employment status. OJT benefits employers by reducing the cost of training new employees. The employer designs the on-site training, which is aligned with the skills required for the job and is a long-term investment in the company. OJT benefits participants by providing an opportunity to “earn as they learn” in a hands-on environment, acquire job and career advancement skills, and by providing opportunities for long-term employment.
The purpose of OJT is to encourage public, private non-profit, or private employers to hire an individual or upgrade an eligible employed worker who would not otherwise qualify for the job, and to teach the skills requisite to perform the job. CFETCFET funds can used to reimburse the employer, up to 50 percent for the training period in exchange for the commitment by the employer to retain the participant, upon successful completion.
OJT employers must ensure that CFETCFET participants engage in productive work that:
- Provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the occupation, and
- Is limited in duration as appropriate to the occupation for which the participant is being trained.
Work placement can be made through a contract with an employer or registered program sponsor in the public, private nonprofit, or private sector. An OJT contract must be limited to the time required for a participant to become proficient in the occupation for which the training is being provided. In determining the appropriate length of the contract, consideration should be given to the skill requirements of the occupation, the academic and occupational skill level of the participant, prior work experience, and the participant's individual employment plan.
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