You Hire, You Train, We Pay

The purpose of On-the-Job Training is
to assist businesses in training and retaining productive employees

 

Employer Benefits

• You make the hiring decision.
• You train the employee.
• You will receive partial wage reimbursement for the employee’s training hours.
• The length of training is tailored to meet the needs of the position.

Trainee Benefits

• You gain practical, hands on training
• You gain full-time permanent employment

Requirements for Employers

• The written contract must be established prior to the first day of work.
• Job openings must meet qualifications and employees must meet eligibility requirements. 
• All training must be completed by June 30, 2012.
• Position cannot be part-time(< 30 hours per week), temporary, seasonal (note: some seasonal jobs may have short lay-off periods and may be acceptable)
• Principal method of payment cannot be commission or piecework
• There is a need for training other than a brief period of orientation
• A professional license or other certification requiring institutional training is not necessary

How Does an Employer Get Started?

• Call a COIC representative to have your business pre-screened.
• Allow us to connect with your potential employee to determine eligibility.
• A COIC representative will complete all the paperwork for the employee's enrollment. *This must happen prior to the first day of work.
• We will complete a short worksite visit during the contract period.
• Submit the applicable wages for partial payment.

Is every job seeker and local business eligible?
No, but you can find out easily if you qualify by contacting our office.

Can I choose who to hire, or do you send me someone?
It’s your choice.  Send us someone to pre-screen for you, or ask us who we might already have available to interview.

Requirements for Trainees

• Must be a dislocated Worker and WIA eligible
  (contact COIC rep below for more info)
• Trainee must have been laid off since January 1, 2008
  (as a result of the recession)
• Have been laid off for at least 19 weeks at entry of training.
  (Temporary, part-time work does not apply)

For More Information

Kathy Sharpe-McCord 541-322-2421 or Leslie Mitts 541-322-2434

COIC is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids available upon request for individuals with disabilities.