On the Job Training

1. Workforce Solutions On the Job Training

2. 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. On The Job Training

3. On the Job Training… What is on the job training?

4. 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! On the Job Training

5. On the Job Training… How Does it Work?

6. 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 On the Job Training

7. On the Job Training… Who Can I Hire?

8. Who can I hire??? Its easy! You have 2 simple ways to hire… • You may hire applicants who are pre-qualified by our office and referred to you OR • 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. On the Job Training

9. Employer Benefits On the Job Training

10. On the Job Training… How Does OJT Benefit You?

11. 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 you money! The retention rate of dislocated workers involved in OJT is currently 97% in Missouri! On the Job Training

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. 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! On the Job Training

16. On the Job Training How do I know if applicants are eligible?

17. How do I know if potential employees or applicants are eligible for OJT??? Eligible applicants may include: • Workers displaced due to plant closure • Workers laid off due to downsizing • Young people 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 On the Job 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. There are 4 full service Missouri Career Center locations throughout Northeast Missouri to assist you: On the job training

21. 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 On the Job Training

22. Sponsored by Nemo workforce investment board 660-327-5125 phone 800-735-2466 TDD www.nemowib.org

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.