A ojt peer presentation
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The focus of today’s session… On-the-Job Training (OJT) Welcome to Columbia Greene Workforce New York
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Transcript of A ojt peer presentation
The focus of today’s session…
On-the-Job Training
(OJT)
Welcome to Columbia Greene
Workforce New York
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Testimonials…
Bakery Construction
Nursing
Health Management Computer Repair Fabrication
OJT is an “earn as you learn” training program designed to help you gain employment for which you are not yet fully qualified.
On-the-Job Training: An Overview
We reimburse from 50%-90% of your gross wages to
an employer if they hire you as a trainee
OJT training is limited in duration based on the training needs of the
participant and requirements of the job
Help you get you back to work
Bridge the gap between your current skills and the skills the employer is looking for
Promote self-sufficient employment and career advancement
Reimburse the extraordinary cost of training to employers
What are the Goals of OJT?
Matching Employers with Job Seekers
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Assists employers with the costs of
training new employees
Training is aligned with skills required for the occupation
Employers realize gains in
productivity as participants learn
on the job
Benefits to Employers…
“OJT [helps us] find the people that have the basic things we’re looking for, but don’t have the skills… go ahead and train them… it’s a win-win for the individual and for us as a company.”
Columbia Greene OJT Employer
What OJT Employers are saying…
“[OJT]…allowed me to find a motivated worker that I was able to train and now I have someone who is a very valuable part of my company; it’s a terrific relationship.”OJT Employer
Earn as you learn!
Acquire job and career
advancement skills
Learn in a hands-on environment
Opportunity for long-term
employment
Benefits to Job Seekers…
“The [OJT] program did allow me to further my knowledge base in my field and get a great job.”
Columbia Greene -OJT Trainee
What OJT Trainees are saying…
“I was unemployed for a little over a year… I went to the Columbia Greene Workforce Office and they helped me find a job through the OJT program.”
Columbia Greene -OJT Trainee
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Features of OJT…
Includes most skilled and semi-skilled jobs
There needs to be a documented skills gap
The position must be full-time (35+hrs/wk) and permanent
The employer must pay at least $10.00 per hour.
Salary, not commission
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Occupations that have been OJT-funded by Columbia Greene Workforce…
•Aquaculture Technician
•Production Manager
•Senior Process Engineer
•Executive Administrative Assistant
•Staff Accountant
•Office Clerk
•Machine Operator
•IT Technician
•Desktop Server Technician
•IT Analysis
•Electrician Helper
•Medical Records
•Mfg. Kitchen Production
•Dietary Aide
•Installation/Maintenance Repair
•Manufacturing- Sales
•Institutional Cooking
•Inside/Outside Mkt Vender Relations
•Electro-Mechanical Tech
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Jobs that are not eligible for OJT…
Seasonal and temporary jobs
Positions through temporary agencies
Positions that are political in nature
Positions involving religious activities
Civil Service Positions
Mention that you are OJT eligible in your cover letter and show your personalized OJT letter/card to potential employers
The employer contacts the Columbia Greene Workforce representative on your OJT letter/card to discuss the possibility of an OJT contract
Workforce staff assess you to assure that there are training objectives/skills to be learned in the new position
An employment plan is written for you15
How can you find your OJT opportunity?
Let your OJT letter/card work for you: Be sure to include your OJT letter/card when
you send out a resume
Add a comment about OJT availability in your cover letter and thank you letter
Talk about the benefits OJT can provide when you are in the interview
Don’t be afraid to apply for positions that you don’t have all the qualifications for
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FYI -- OJT is also being actively
promoted to our business community!
Discuss the possibility of On-the-Job Training
with the employer BEFORE you are
offered the position.
On-the-Job Training CANNOT be funded after
hiring takes place
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An Important Reminder…
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Match Your Skills to New Careers…
O*NET OnLine
• http://online.onetcenter.org/
MySkills MyFuture
• http://myskillsmyfuture.org/
Find occupations to explore
Search for occupations that
use your skills
Look at related occupations
View Summary, Detail or Custom
Reports
Connect to other online career information resources
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O*NET OnLine Career Exploration
Skills
Generalized Work Activities
Interests
Work Styles
Work Context
Experience and Training
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O*NET allows you to explore…
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MySkills MyFuture
The skills you gained in past jobs can lead directly to exciting new career paths
Identify career options based on your experience through a
unique skills-matching process
On behalf of Workforce NY…
we thank you and we wish
you success in yourjob search!
