On-the-Job Training (OJT)
On-the-Job Training (OJT) is an opportunity for you, the employer, to mentor a person with a disability. By participating in OJT, you have the opportunity to see if the job and your business are a good fit with the trainee at NO COST TO THE EMPLOYER!
OJT is an excellent opportunity for both employers and job seekers. This specialized training helps trainees develop the skills needed to realize their career goals. OJT helps people with disabilities get used to the employment environment while gaining valuable work experience. OJT is a federal-state program managed by Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Clients’ skills increase through training in facility-based and community-based business enterprises. Upon completion, an individual is prepared to enter competitive employment. On-the-Job Training is one way of preparing them for success in the workplace.
JOBWORX, a certified VR Vendor, will be the employer of record and is responsible for the trainee’s salary and taxes while on OJT. Workers Compensation is covered by VR.
JOBWORX will provide a job coach to facilitate the trainee’s ability to successfully perform the tasks required. We will also provide support services (e.g., uniforms, tools, bus passes) as well as job-site assessments and other needed accommodations.
BENEFITS FOR THE COMPANY/EMPLOYER
Hiring people with disabilities can offer a number of important financial, legal, public relations and productivity advantages for a business.
People with disabilities are reliable employees and have an overall higher job retention rate.
Businesses that hire people with disabilities may receive tax credits or other incentives. Federal tax credits – (click to learn more)
People with disabilities are as capable as anyone else!
Benefits for the Trainee:
Earn a salary while training (paid by the State);
Train in a desired field;
Gain valuable work experience;
Interact with employees through an integrated work setting;
Prepare to enter the workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions about OJT
Q: How does the trainee get paid?
A: Trainees are paid by JOBWORX. The trainee’s manager/supervisor will sign a weekly time sheet for the trainee’s attendance which is submitted to JOBWORX. Trainees are paid bi-weekly.
Q: Who pays for uniforms, background checks or other necessary costs for the trainee?
A: JOBWORX will pay for these items if the client needs them in order to work.
Q: After OJT is completed, is the employer required to offer a job?
A: The employer is not required to offer a job.
Q: How long does On-the-Job Training last?
A: The average length of OJT is 6 to 12 weeks. Training length is based on employer needs, difficulty of the job, etc.
Q: How much does the trainee get paid?
A: There is no set pay rate for OJT. Pay is determined by the type of job, but will be no less than minimum wage.