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On The Job Training (OJT)
Train a new individual (selected by you) in a specific occupation, using your own training methods, facilities, and resources while the trainee is involved in production activities on the job
Commit to retain the new hire upon successful completion of the training period (up to 480 hours)
We'll reimburse you 50% or 75% of the wages of the new hire for the contracted training
The OJT program provides employers with the opportunity to train new employees and receive 50% or 75% reimbursement for their salary during the training period. OJT helps employers fill the gap between a potential employee's skills and what is required to fully perform the job. The potential new hire must meet eligibility under WIOA and must pass a drug screen. Contact us to get started!
“Always a great experience when utilizing the “On the Job Training” program. Not only are we getting a skilled worker, we are saving money in salaries & wages while we train our new employee. As a nonprofit, this cost and time savings allows us to do more work within our mission for our community. Thank you WDB-MOV!!”
“State Line Construction has used this training program very successfully for our last 2 months hires. The structured training program allows us to keep track of our employees training process. We hope this translates into long term retention of our successful employees”
“Very good program, helps us hire additional employees!”
“At Kreinik, we have untilized OJT a number of times. It has a lot of cost savings benefits not only for us as employers, but also for the new employee who can benefit from entering the program.”
“ Here at Chemours we value the opportunities WDB offers to employers with the OTJ training program being an excellent aide in offsetting some training costs involved with onboarding of new employees which will ultimately become the strength of the company. This is the second time I have used this program. we still have that employee working for us and we plan to hire this employee full time. this program has really helped us to fine good employees. the people we have worked have been excellent. both the Spencer and the Parkersburg offices have been great to work with. thanks to them we have two great employees.”
“We appreciate the use of OJT funding for the training of our new staff. This helps us offset our nonprofit budget’s operating costs so that we may put more funding into our programs. ”
Customized Training
Customized training is Training designed to meet the needs of an employer or group of employers
Employers are reimbursed up to 51% percent of the cost of training for eligible employees
Training must relate to the introduction of new technologies, new production or service procedures, upgrading to new jobs that require additional skills, workplace literacy, or other appropriate purposes identified by the Local Workforce Development Board
Training is limited to time required for a participant to become proficient in the occupation for which the training is being provided.
Employer commits to continue to employ the individual on successful completion of the training
Prior to start of employment
Individuals who will be trained must be determined WIOA eligible by a Career Specialist in one of the Workforce West Virginia Centers in the region
A contract must be signed by the employer outlining the training to be given and the wages to be paid, along with the agreed upon reimbursement amount
Incumbent Worker Training
Incumbent Worker Training is designed to meet the special requirements of an employer (or group of employers) to retain a skilled workforce or avert the need to lay-off employees by assisting workers in obtaining the skills necessary to retain employment. This training is to be conducted with a commitment by the employer to retain or avert laying off incumbent worker(s) that are trained, in order to increase the competitiveness of the employee and/or employer.
Who is the incumbent worker?
An individual who is employed, meets Fair Labor Standards Act requirements for an employer-employee relationship, and has an established employment history with the employer for six months or more.
Employers are determined eligible for training assistance based on the following
The characteristics of the incumbent workers to be trained, specifically the extent to which they historically represent individuals with barriers to employment as defined in WIOA Section 3(24), and how they would benefit from retention or advancement;
The quality of the training (e.g., industry-recognized credentials, advancement opportunities);
The number of participants the employer plans to train or retrain;
The wage and benefit levels of participants (before and after training);
The employer must not have laid off workers within 12 months and must have a commitment to retain or avert the layoffs of the incumbent worker(s) being trained;
The employer must not be delinquent in unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation taxes, penalties, and/or interest.
The WDB will document these factors in approving an incumbent worker training project with an employer.
Employer Share of Training Costs
Employers participating in incumbent worker training are required to pay the non-WIOA (non-federal) share of the cost of providing training to their incumbent workers. Employers will be reimbursed the WIOA (federal) share:
10% of wages for employers with 50< employees.
25% of wages for employers with more than 50, but no more than 100 employees.
50% of wages for employers with 100 employees or more.
Career connections Paid Work Experience
Career Connections Paid Work Experience (PWE) is a career preparation program in which participants are placed at a work site to do real work for real pay and are held to the same standards as all regular employees. The program is designed to expose participants to careers and jobs, develop pre-employment and work maturity skills, build occupational and technical skills, and is structured to promote learning through paid work.
Employers that participate in the Career Connections PWE, can be public or private sector. The program will pay the participant’s wages for a fixed period. This provides employers a great chance to screen and train quality applicant; the employer has no obligation to hire the Career Connections participants.
Career Connections participants complete a highly-structured pre-employment program before being eligible to be placed at a work site. Participants are highly motivated and eager to learn on the job.
The Career Connections program also offers employers the additional resource of a Case Manager who works closely with the employer to find the best possible participant for their work site and offers support to both the employer and participant for the length of the placement.
registered apprenticeship
Through a combination of classroom training, on the job training (OJT), and additionally incumbent worker training may be utilized to help current apprenticeship members upgrade skills.
All apprenticeships must be Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RA)
Up to $10,000 available 2 years of Related Training Instruction (RTI) that can take place at your training facility or in the classroom.
WIOA qualified customers’ out of pocket work related expenses are eligible for up to $500 in reimbursement.
1,000 hours of OJT reimbursement for wages available to contractors or employers.
RA Intermediary
In conjunction with United States Department of Labor/Office of Apprenticeship Region 4 will assist with setting up a RA.
Assistance with progressive wage schedule.
WDB will serve as a sponsor for your apprenticeship program taking responsibilities for the admin of the program, reducing employer burden!
Can assist with finding classroom training providers
For more information contact Miranda Lough, mlough@wdbmov.com 681-588-0418
Additional American Job Center Employer Services
Employment screening
Wage and salary data
Employment assessment
Recruitment
Labor market information
Professional development
Interview space
Meeting space
Job fairs
For more information on any of these programs, contact Miranda Lough at 681-588-0418 or email
work opportunity tax credit & federal bonding
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The WOTC is a federal tax credit program that offers significant incentives for employers who hire and retain individuals from specific target groups that have previously experienced difficulty in securing employment.
Program Benefits
Through this tax credit program, employers can:
Receive tax credits for hiring individuals from targeted groups
Reduce federal tax liability by as much as $2,400 per new hire during the first year of employment
Help those most in need to become economically self-sufficient
Hire as many qualified employees as the payroll will allow
Reduce recruitment and training costs
Claim the tax credit with minimal paperwork
Provide valuable on-the-job experiences to qualified job seekers
For more information call the State (304) 558-5050 or visit https://workforcewv.org/employers/employment-resources/
Federal Bonding Program
WorkForce West Virginia offers employers a free Federal Bonding Program, which includes up to $10,000 fidelity bond against employee dishonesty with no deductible. For employers who hire individuals who are in in SUD recovery, justice involved, poor credit history, low income and more.
For more information view the WFWV federal bonding view the fact sheet, email or call 304-588-7024.
To Submit a Federal Bonding Request click the link below and fill out the online request form.
forms
Forms must be viewed in Acrobat or another pdf viewer. The forms will not be fillable when viewed in a browser.
An application must be approved for an employer to utilize WIOA adult employer services. All applications are valid until July 1. To renew your application submit new proofs of insurance to the WDB.