Policy Chapters and Sections

OJT Participant Eligibility

Chapter: 7 Section: 2.2.1.1.1
Effective Date: 5/11/2016
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 8/5/2021 2:24:12 PM
Status: Rescinded
Version: 2

Tags: OJT, Training, Program Eligibility

  1. OJT participants must be determined eligible for each applicable funding source (i.e., WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, or Youth formula funded programs) and have worked with the career planner to complete the following:
    1. A thorough personal assessment of the participant’s pre-existing knowledge and skills relevant to the OJT position; and
    2. An Individualized Services Employment and Training Plan (ISTEP) that meets the specific skill requirements for the position at the hiring employer.
  2. OJT may be used to train an underemployed participant who currently works at the OJT employer only if the OJT elevates that employee to reach at least a self-sufficient wage through skill upgrade training that relates to any of the following:
    1. The employee is not earning a self-sufficient wage as determined by the Local Workforce Innovation Board (LWIB) policy;
    2. The OJT contract complies with the OJT Reimbursements section of this policy;
    3. The OJT relates to the introduction of new technologies, new production or service procedures, an upgrade to a higher-skilled position requiring the individual to learn additional skills;
    4. Other appropriate purposes identified by the LWIB; or
    5. LWIBs may choose to consider OJT contracts for eligible youth when it is appropriate based on the needs identified by the objective assessment of the individual youth and the individual’s likelihood of long-term success if given the opportunity.