SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD - 2011

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On- the -Job Training (OJT) Several employment sectors have been targeted by the Multi- Sector Partners for skill development, job placement, possible development of OJT agreements, and ultimately employment retention- - specific growth sectors are identified in Attachment G. The top five occupations with the most job openings and fastest growth rates in each local labor market are identified in Attachment D. The project operators and their One -Stop career centers maintain existing relationships with employers developed over years of community interactions and experience. These relationships will be drawn upon to identify employment opportunities for participants and will be supplemented by business services and job development staff through: chamber of commerce meetings, direct job development activities, follow -up with existing employer clientele to identify new hiring opportunities, participation in local economic development events, participation in local green workforce meetings and events, and coordination with the California EDD to conduct positive (staffing) recruitment activities for area employers. In cases where potential long -term job placement is apparent and an employer has indicated intent to hire, an OJT agreement may be developed. On-the-job training agreements will only be developed with employers for positions where the employer has agreed to retain the participant after successful completion of the OJT period. Under an OJT, the wage reimbursement to an employer as an offset to the extraordinary costs of training a new hire will be based on the specific vocational preparation level requirements of the position and will not exceed 90% of the hourly wage (see EDD Workforce Services Division Directive WSD10 -10). On- the -job training agreements will be conducted according to the following guidelines: The DOL granted California a waiver of WIA Section 101(31)(B) to permit an increase in employer reimbursements for on- the -job training through a sliding scale based on the size of the business. This waiver is granted through June 30, 2011. Under this waiver, the following reimbursement amounts are permitted: (1) up to 90 percent for employers with 50 or fewer employees; (2) up to 75 percent for employers with 51 -250 employees; and (3) up to 50 percent reimbursement for employers with more than 250 employees. Local areas may provide on- the -job training to adults with WIA Adult funds, and on- the -job training to DWs with WIA DW funds. The duration of an OJT agreement will not exceed six months in any instance. Other regulations on the use of OJTs, which also constitute operational policies for this project, are found at WIA Section 101(31), and at sections 663.700, 663.705, 663.710, and 663.715 of the WIA Final Rules. Classroom Training Classroom Training refers to training in a classroom setting for academic or occupational skills training leading to permanent, full -time employment. The intent of classroom training is to provide training in a classroom environment for participants identified as in need of formal training after completion of an assessment. For participants, this training, which is not intended to exceed two years in duration, typically results in a diploma, certificate, or degree. In this project, participants will be selected for enrollment in classroom training based on the vocational goals indicated in their 51