What’s On-the-Job Training (OJT)

OJT is an essential tool that can help employers offset the cost of training new talent. The program offers an incentive to employers for hiring eligible job seekers and providing them new skills training

OJT provides reimbursement to the employer; up to 50% of the new employee’s wages for a designated period. This reimbursement assists in covering some of the extraordinary costs of providing the training. 

Advantages & Requirements

OJT Employer Advantages 

• Save Time and Money:
  Business Services Representatives will pre-screen candidates
• Return on Investment:
  For each OJT eligible candidate you hire and train, you will save up to 50% of the NEW hire wages during the OJT training time

OJT Requirements 

• Eligibility requirements are for both employers and job candidates
• Eligibility will be determined by Michigan Works!
• Positions must be full-time and pay at least $12.00 per hour
• OJT documentation must be completed and approved PRIOR to NEW employee starting work

Eligibility for the OJT program is a simple process with minimal paperwork 

How OJT Works 

• Step 1.
  Meet with a Business Account Manager
• Step 2.
  Complete Eligibility Documentation
• Step 3.
  Hire an OJT eligible candidate (direct hire or referral from Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works!)
• Step 4.
  Receive Reimbursement 

Examples 

OJT Candidate 1

• 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
• 480 hours at $12.00 an hour
•  Employer Reimbursement of $5,760

OJT Candidate 2

• 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
• 480 hours at $6.00 an hour
• Employer Reimbursement of $2,880

   

OJT Candidate 3

• 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
• 480 hours at $18.00 an hour
• Employer Reimbursement of $8,640
  
  

OJT Candidate 4

• 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
• $9.00 an for 480 hours
• Employer Reimbursement of $4,320

OJT Success

To date, we have assisted over 2,000 employers with their hiring needs.

Those who participated in our On-the-Job Training program collectively saved more than 1.5 MILLION dollars in new hire training costs.

The Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! Business Services Team takes great pride in offering valuable services to employers in our community

Interested in learning more?
Contact a Talent Specialist