Interested employers should contact administration@seworks.org.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a cost-effective program for Multnomah and Washington County employers to hire new employees. For OJT-eligible positions, employers train new hires the skills necessary to perform job duties and then receive a training cost reimbursement up to 50% of the wages during the training period.
SE Works and WorkSource is committed to advancing job quality in the region for populations that have been historically underrepresented in careers with high wages, benefits, and pathways for advancement. Employers who offer high job quality features will be prioritized for OJT services, as well as those in prioritized sectors including Clean Energy, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Construction and Preschool.
Benefits to Employers
- Access new talent pipelines and WorkSource recruiting services.
- Choice to hire the best candidate for the position from WorkSource candidate pool.
- Flexibility to hire promising candidates and train to your company standards of job performance.
- Save money on training with 50% of training wages reimbursed up to $5000 (average is $3500) and the reduced cost of turnover – OJT New Hires are eligible for support services through WorkSource.
- Competitive advantage and prioritization for employers who offer wages of $21 or more, access to employer-sponsored benefit packages, career pathways and other high job quality features.
- High return on investment for successful OJT-participating employers for future referrals and prioritization.
Considerations for Employers
- Hire-first model – This is not an internship or paid work experience program; this is a full-time hire.
- Reimbursement for retention – 50% reimbursed after training and 50% after 90 days retained.
- OJT hires require training for job performance – Candidates will not meet all hiring criteria typical of the position and training plans are necessary to be fully qualified and competent in the position.