Assists Businesses in Hiring & Training

How Does It Work:

• Employer interviews OJT candidates through COIC referrals or employer’s own talent search.
• COIC confirms eligibility and the employer makes the hiring decision.
• Trainee completes training plan lasting one to 6 months, working 30+ hours per week, and at a wage of at least $2 an hour over the local minimum wage.
• COIC provides partial reimbursement of training wages.
• Trainee retains permanent full-time employment.

Plus:

• Prompt payments with a minimum of paperwork.
• Trained staff to assist employer through all phases of the OJT.
• An opportunity for employers to train employees their way.

Additional Information:

• The written contract must be signed prior to the first day of work.
• Job openings and employees must meet eligibility requirements.
• Position cannot be less than 30 hours per week, temporary or seasonal (note: some seasonal jobs with short lay-off periods may be acceptable).
• Position requires training beyond a brief period of orientation.
• Principal method of payment cannot be commission or piecework.

Interested Employers and Job Seekers,  please contact: