On-the-Job Training(OJT)Program

On-the-Job Training Program

Region C Workforce Development Board

Isothermal Planning and Development Commission

PO Box 841

Rutherfordton, NC  28139

(828) 287 0262

(800) 852 0883

Program Description

The On-the-Job Training Program, funded under the Workforce Investment Act, provides incentives for business to help defray the cost of training eligible new employees.  The program also provides training opportunities in the local business community to adults and dislocated workers. 

Services to the employers include:

·        Screening aptitude and basic skills requirements

·        Referral of eligible applicants

·        Reimbursement of 50% of the training wage for up to 26 weeks

·        Follow-up services to help ensure completion of training and retention of the newly trained employee

Workforce Development staff of Isothermal Planning and Development Commission handles most of the paper work.  Red tape for the participating business is minimal.

For more information contact your local JobLink Career Center:

In Rutherford County, at 828 287 0262 ext. 1253  Diane Hodge 

In McDowell County at 828 659 6001  ext 102  Jerry Broome

In Cleveland County at 704 480 5414  ext 107  Christina Blanton

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ORGANIZATION

Updated: 01/23/2008