Policy Chapters and Sections

OJT Local Workforce Innovation Board (LWIB) Responsibility

Chapter: 7 Section: 2.2.1.1.1
Effective Date: 5/11/2016
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 11/14/2016 4:36:36 PM
Status: Rescinded
Version: 1

Tags: OJT, Program Eligibility, Training

  1. LWIBs must set policy for implementing OJTs including:
    1. The position(s) authorized to negotiate OJT contracts on behalf of the LWIB.
    2. A procedure that verifies the employer is suitable for OJT and meets state and federal policy and guidelines (i.e., working conditions (safety and health), wage structure, turnover rate, etc.).
    3. Procedures guiding OJT contract modifications and employer disputes with the grantor and/or the trainee.
    4. The maximum length of time the OJT may be in place as well as financial limits for the OJT that considers: 
      1. The amount of time it should take the individual named in the contract to become proficient in the occupation for which he or she is hired, as defined by DOL’s Specific Vocational Preparation (SVP), including apprenticeships.
      2. The participant’s pre-existing knowledge and skills relevant to the position for which he or she is hired based on the required personalized knowledge and skills assessment.
      3. The LWIB financial limits for OJTs or ITAs.
    5. A policy on the use of staffing agencies, if the LWIB chooses to allow OJT contracts with staffing agencies.  At a minimum, the policy must include:
      1. The maximum length the “temp to hire” can be in place before the host employer must hire the participant full-time.
      2. A description of how the host employer and the staffing agency will meet the OJT obligation, including who will act as the employer of record.  Both must sign the contract to ensure an understanding with reporting requirements and provide assurance that both will abide by provisions within local and state policy.
  2. Prior to entering into an OJT contract with an employer, the LWIB’s designee must conduct a pre-award survey that includes verification of employer eligibility outlined in the Employer Eligibility of this policy.