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Find similar grantsOn-the-Job Training (OJT) Program is sponsored by Utah Department of Workforce Services. This program offers reimbursement to employers who provide customized job training to eligible participating employees. It aims to help job seekers, including dislocated workers, economically disadvantaged workers, and those entering the workforce, gain permanent employment.
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Foreign Labor Certification Homeless Hiring Tax Credit Utah Veteran Employment Tax Credit Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) The On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program offers reimbursement to employers who provide customized job training to participating employees.
OJT Overview (PDF) Employer benefits include: Reimbursement for up to 50 percent of a new employee's training wages for up to six months A custom-trained, full-time employee You must have a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN), a business in Utah and at least one employee, and you must be current with your state Unemployment Insurance Contribution taxes to participate.
You must also: Comply with all labor laws, including minimum wage requirements Provide workers’ compensation or similar insurance to employees Sign a training agreement with Workforce Services before hiring an OJT employee Plan to provide permanent employment after the training period Workforce Services must determine if job seekers are eligible before you hire them.
Eligible applicants include: Dislocated workers (those laid off from a previous position) Economically disadvantaged workers who need to upgrade their skills Workers entering the workforce for the first time For additional information and to sign an agreement to participate, please visit the nearest Workforce Services employment center and ask to speak to a Workforce Services representative about the OJT program.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Employers must have a FEIN, be located in Utah with at least one employee, be current on Unemployment Insurance taxes, carry workers' compensation insurance, and commit to permanent employment post-training. Job seekers must be determined eligible by Workforce Services. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to 50% reimbursement of new employee training wages for up to six months Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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