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On-the-Job Training (OJT). On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Customized Training provide unique opportunities for participants who already possess some job-related skills and the knowledge to "learn as they earn". By participating in training as an employee, the participant not only acquires new skills and knowledge, but also receives the same wages and benefits as current employees in same or similar positions. The employer benefits by being reimbursed for part of the participant’s wages during the training period, while having the services of a full-time employee. Eligible participants are those who, as determined by the Local Workforce Development Board (Board), have not been earning a self-sufficient wage. Eligible employers must commit to hiring and retaining participants who successfully complete their training programs. Employers who have exhibited a pattern of not retaining participants are not allowed to continue participating in these types of training. The actual terms and duration of the training activities are formalized contractually after negotiations between the employer and the local program operator.
Customized Training. Customized Training is training –
Customized Training can be offered to incumbent workers who are not earning a self-sufficient wage. The employer must retain the workers upon successful completion of the training. Note: All Boards do not provide OJT and/or Customized Training services. For additional information on OJT and Customized Training opportunities, contact the Local Workforce Development Board in your area. Cass and Bowie: North East - WDA No. 7, (903) 794-9490 Harrison, Marion, and Panola: East Texas - WDA No. 8, (903) 984-8641 Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby: Deep East Texas - WDA No. 17, (936) 639-8898
Self-Sufficiency Fund – Job Training for TANF Recipients The Self-Sufficiency Fund Program, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), assist businesses by designing, financing and implementing customized job training programs in partnership with public community and technical colleges, a higher education extension service, & community-based organizations for the creation of new jobs and/or the retraining of existing workforce. Note: The Self-Sufficiency Fund program information is currently being revised. Information about the program and the new proposal submission process will be posted in the near future. Check their web site for updates. Contact: Workforce Business Services Department, Texas Workforce Commission, (512) 463-8844, www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/funds/ssfintro.html
Skills Development Fund This program, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), is designed to provide grants to assist businesses with their job training needs in partnership with the state's public community and technical colleges. To be eligible for this program, a business must have a training plan and jobs that pay the prevailing wage for occupations in their local labor market. Once a company is approved for participation, TWC will enter into a contract with the public community college, public technical college, or extension service to provide the job training. Note: The Skills Development Fund program information is currently being revised. Information about the program and the new proposal submission process will be posted in the near future. Check their web site for updates. Contact: Workforce Business Services Department, Texas Workforce Commission, (512) 463-8844, www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/funds/sdfintro.html
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