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On-the-Job Training Dollars

 

Thinking of hiring a new employee? We can make it more affordable! Through WorkForce One Employment Solutions’ On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, you may qualify for substantial reimbursement of your new hires' wages and training costs.

The
OJT program provides an opportunity for your business to get dollars to train new employees in the skills needed to perform their job effectively and includes financial reimbursement of 50% to up to 100% of an OJT employee's wages, during the training period (up to 520 hours).

  • OJT is designed to assist employers to hire candidates in need of specific occupational training so they can be retained in regular full-time employment. 
  • Your company can be public, private non-profit, or private.
  • OJT employee must receive the same wage and benefits as those in comparable positions.
  • Workers’ Compensation required for OJT employees.

  Please click on the items below to preview our program documents:  

  • The Grant Application Data Sheet is the initial application document which must be filled out to indicate your interest in the OJT program: OJT Employer Data Sheet
  • A training plan is a customized document that establishes the training and expected outcome of the training period. This plan is created by and agreed upon by WorkForce One, the participant and the employer:  OJT Training Plan
  • This presentation will illustrate how easy it is to submit and receive wage reimbursements: OJT Fiscal Training Presentation
  • We have answered your most common questions and concerns in our OJT FAQs 

Ready to join the team of employers who have trained over 300 full-time employees since program inception? Call our experts at (954) 677-JOBS, or contact us by email at OJT@wf1broward.com.


 Are you a jobseeker interested in OJT? Click here to see if you are eligible.