Bridge the Skills Gap Through Training Provided At the Employer’s Worksite
On-the-Job training is provided by an employer to a paid eligible participant while engaged in productive work in a job that:
- Provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job.
- Provides reimbursements to the employer of up to 50% of the wage rate of the participant to off-set the costs of providing training and the additional supervision related to the training of a new hire.
- Is limited in duration as appropriate to the occupation for which the participant is being trained, taking into account the content of the training, the prior work experience of the participant and the employment plan of the participant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does My Business Start the Process?
Contact Lori Robinson, Business Liaison Supervisor, via phone at 321-394-0532 or via email. Ready to start your application? Click here.
How Much Money Do I Have to Provide Up Front?
No money is required up front. As an employer, you will be hiring, training, and paying your employee as you normally would. CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia will reimburse your business on a monthly basis.
If the On-the-Job Employee Doesn’t Work Out, Do I Have to Pay Back the Reimbursement?
No, you have been reimbursed for the training hours you provided to the employee and do not have to pay back these funds. CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia will help you secure another OJT candidate or skilled individual to lessen the impact to your business productivity.
Is the On-the-Job Training Process Easy? I’m Concerned About Lengthy Forms and Complicated Paperwork
Yes, the process is easy. All you need to do is fill out the OJT application and design the training plan. Once a candidate has been identified, the process takes 5-7 business days. All paperwork must be completed, signed and approved by CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia PRIOR to the candidate starting their position.
Are There Certain Training Requirements I Must Follow?
Yes. Prior to hiring, we will help you determine an appropriate training plan for your OJT employee based on your business needs and the candidate’s skill set. The hours needed to train will bring the employee up to speed to successfully perform the job.
How Long Will It Take Before I am Reimbursed?
After you submit the necessary documentation it usually takes 14 business days to receive reimbursement.
What Is Not Reimbursable?
Holidays, sick days, missed training days and overtime.
How Much Reimbursement is Allowed?
The OJT reimbursement maximum is dependent on the OJT participant’s wage and training grant utilized. Your Business Liaison can help you determine the reimbursement based on this information.
What Are The Requirements and Restrictions?
OJT employers must:
- Provide a permanent, full-time position of at least a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Provide transferable skills and instruction on the job for the participant.
- Pay a minimum of $12.00 per hour.
- Provide a training program specific to the candidate.
- Provide wages, benefits, and working conditions equal to those provided to regular employees who have worked similar lengths of time doing the same type of work
- Wait to start the individual in employment until all of the paperwork has been approved and contracts have been signed.
- Provide periodic progress reports and allow on-site monitoring of training.
- Provide the required reimbursement documentation of signed timecard and record of employee payment.
- Contact your Business Liaison with any concerns or issues regarding the OJT, including any plans to release OJT participant prior to completion of approved hours.
How Do I Get Started?
- There’s a simple application process and we can help walk you through it.
- Download the informational flyer (pdf) and call us with any questions! 321-504-7600.
ABOUT AVAILABILITY OF TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING:
CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia continues to experience an unprecedented surge in scholarship applications. Funding is limited. Training scholarships are not guaranteed. Training scholarship funding may necessarily be suspended from time to time.
For current information on availability of funding, to schedule an appointment with a career advisor or to learn more about how CSBFV may be able to help with career training and other employment services, please fill out the contact form below.