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On-the-Job Training Program (OJT)
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What is On-the-Job Training? The On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is a financial incentive to assist businesses in this tough economy. The program helps create opportunities for the unemployed and disadvantage citizens in New Jersey. The OJT program is a Federally funded program in which the employers receive wage reimbursement for the cost associated with training new employees, which can help
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need additional staff trained with specialized skills.
General Requirements
OJT funded trainees cannot replace employees laid off within six (6) months prior to the date of your application.
OJT trainees must at least be paid the applicable state or federal minimum wage, $8.50 an hour, or whichever is higher or appropriate in similar position.
Positions must be full-time and lead to permanent employment.
standardized OJT contract with your company. That contract will contain all of the terms of agreement for both Essex County and your company. Then, we will start to identify and screen candidates for positions with your company. How long will the process take to get the OJT approved? No longer than the normal hiring process. An individual can be hired as soon as the effective date of the
Reimbursement Determination Percentage of Wages based on the number of Employees 90% wage reimbursement ~ 50 or fewer employees 75% wage reimbursement ~ 51 to 200 employees 50% wage reimbursement ~ 250+ employees
negotiated contract award letter. Who selects the OJT trainees/employees? BOTH, your company can select candidates and Essex County can refer clients to your company. ALL
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compensate for the cost associated with enhanced training and loss of production. OJT training can assist employers who are looking to expand their businesses and who
How do we get the process started? Contact the OJT Coordinator to discuss and process a
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candidates MUST meet the approved OJT’s assessment criteria. Can companies re-hire previously released (laidoff) employees? YES, your company can re-hire former employees but it must be for a different position for which they will need training and they meet the OJT’s assessment criteria. What if an employer has already selected a candidate for On-the-Job Training? If an employer has already selected a candidate and the individual is approved by OJT staff as eligible the OJT Coordinator can start the process for OJT with the selected candidate.
How many On-the-Job Training Contracts can an Employer Receive? 20% of the Total Workforce minus OJT Trainees Example: 100 employees, no OJT contracts exist but up to 20 contracts can be awarded to your company.
Employer Financial Incentives WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (WOTC) Employers could receive both an OJT and WOTC tax credit. WOTC are available to employers who hire qualified residents. The employer can claim up to a maximum yearly tax credit of $4,200. The WOTC becomes effective after the OJT is completed.
