Workforce Solutions ON THE JOB TRAINING

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1 Workforce Solutions ON THE JOB TRAINING

2 ON THE JOB TRAINING On the Job Training (OJT) is a unique opportunity for participants who already possess some job-related skills and knowledge to learn as they earn. The employer benefits by being reimbursed for part of the participant s wages during the training period, while still having the services of a full time employee.

3 On the Job Training WHAT IS ON THE JOB TRAINING?

4 ON THE JOB TRAINING What is On the Job Training??? On the Job Training is Hands-on training that YOU design A cash payment to offset training costs An opportunity to train new employees YOUR way An investment in your company!

5 On the Job Training HOW DOES IT WORK?

6 ON THE JOB TRAINING How does it work??? We match qualified applicants with approved job opening at your company We design a training plan to meet your unique business needs

7 On the Job Training WHO CAN I HIRE?

8 ON THE JOB TRAINING Who can I hire??? Its easy! You have 2 simple ways to hire 1. You may hire applicants who are pre-qualified by our office and referred to you OR 2. You may hire applicants you send to us for eligibility screening. We will notify you if they qualify or not. All applicants MUST be approved prior to hiring.

9 EMPLOYER BENEFITS On the Job Training

10 On the Job Training HOW DOES OJT BENEFIT YOU?

11 ON THE JOB TRAINING How does OJT Benefit You??? The paperwork is minimal and we do it for you! As with any program there must be accountability to ensure that funds are being spent fairly and responsibly. The burden of this paperwork, however, is NOT placed on you. Quality training reduces employee turnover which saves youmoney! The retention rate of dislocated workers involved in OJT is currently 97% in Missouri!

12 Low employee turnover reduces operating costs! High employee turnover not only lowers productivity because an organization loses human capital but it can be expensive and disruptive to the entire organization. Lower operating costs increase profits! Your cost for hiring & training a new employee Your average employee turnover rate You do the math!

13 FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS On the Job Training programs are set up to meet the individual training needs of the employer and foster the best possible learning environment for the new employee.

14 On the Job Training HOW DO BUSINESSES QUALIFY?

15 ON THE JOB TRAINING How do I qualify??? Your business may qualify for OJT if you Are public, private non-profit or in the private sector Employ full-time workers Operate year-round Enjoy low employee turnover Pay an hourly wage or salary Prefer long term employer/employee relationships Realize the benefits of investing in your employees Employ any number of employees Enjoy saving money!

16 On the Job Training HOW DO I KNOW IF APPLICANTS ARE ELIGIBLE?

17 ON THE JOB TRAINING How do I know if potential employees or applicants are eligible for OJT??? Eligible applicants may include: Workers displaced d due to plant closure Workers laid off due to downsizing Young gpeople p who are entering the workforce Recent graduates with little or no hands-on experience Homemakers interested in entering the workforce Military service men and women returning from active duty Other workers who need training

18 On the Job Training WHERE DO I GO NEXT?

19 CONSULT YOUR LOCAL WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION. For more information on developing an On the Job Training program to meet your company s needs, speak to one of the trained workforce professionals throughout Northeast Missouri.

20 ON THE JOB TRAINING There are 4 full service Missouri Career Center locations throughout Northeast Missouri to assist you: Hannibal 203 North 6 th Street Hannibal, MO Moberly 1212 Highway 24 West Moberly, MO Warrenton 111 Steinhagen Road Warrenton, MO Kirksville 2105 East Normal Kirksville, MO

21 ON THE JOB TRAINING For consultation on how OJT can help support your company s needs, please contact one of the workforce professionals that specialize in OJT and other training options at your local Missouri Career Center today! Linda Studer, Customer Service/System Advisor lstuder@nemowib.org Lana Vestal, Regional Business Representative Lana.Vestal@ded.mo.gov

22 Sponsored by NEMO WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD phone TDD

23 Equal Opportunity is the LAW! The Northeast Missouri Workforce Investment Board is an equal opportunity employer with equal opportunity programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Free written translation services are available upon request to individuals with limited English proficiency.