This document provides information about On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs. It explains that OJTs are contracts between employers and Worksource where individuals receive 1 to 6 months of paid training. Employers are reimbursed up to 50% of wages during training. To qualify for an OJT, individuals must be Oregon residents, unemployed, and registered for selective service if male. The document encourages pursuing the Talent Link program and National Career Readiness Certificate to increase eligibility for OJT opportunities. It provides instructions on searching for available OJT positions online through the iMatchskills website.

2. WELCOME!
• Emergency Exits
• Restrooms
Feel free to ask questions
This is your time to learn about On
the Job Training Programs

3. TODAY’S GOALS
YOU WILL LEAVE KNOWING:
• What is on-the-job training (OJT)
• How do I sign up for OJT
• Additional programs to make you
more eligible for OJT opportunities

4. WHAT IS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING?
• A contract between Worksource and an employer to hire
and train an individual on-the-job
• The OJT training period lasts from 1 to 6 months
• To offset cost of training, employers are compensated up
to 50% of wages during the training period
• Businesses choose from eligible Worksource candidates
There is an expectation of continued employment after the
after the OJT; this is not temporary work

5. WHAT IS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING?
Funded by various grants:
• OJTs provide training beyond a
company’s standard new employee
training
• Increases skills of otherwise qualified
candidates

6. OJT HELPS BUSINESSES
•Fill skills gaps and unique positions
with promising new hires
•Recruitment support from
WorkSource

7. OJTS ARE BUSINESS DRIVEN
•Developed by WorkSource industry experts
•Occur in various industries
•Targeted industries
Information Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare
Demand Driven Occupations

8. OJT OPPORTUNITIES ARE VARIED
DEVELOPED TO SUIT WORKSOURCE DIVERSE
JOB SEEKER POPULATION
BASIC SKILLS TO EXPERIENCED REQUIRED
POSITIONS

9. POSITION REQUIREMENTS
✓ Eligible positions can range from entry-level to
high-level executive, wages must be at least $10 an
hour with benefits.
✓ Permanent / Regular employment which provides a
minimum of 30 hours of work per week and is
anticipated to last at least one year.
✓ Medical benefits offered with an employer
contribution towards premiums.*
✓ No employees can be in layoff status for the
position in which is being hired for OJT.
✓ Company cannot have relocated to the area in last
120 days leaving laid-off employees behind.
* Employees with less than 25 employees that do not offer benefits, the starting wage must be $14 an
must be $14 an hour and 40 hours a week.

10. WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS?
You need to be:
• Oregon resident
• Unemployed
• Registered with Selective Service
(if male)

11. CONSIDERATIONS
• Make sure your job-seeking tactics are not
dependent on this program.
• Continue active Job Searching.
• Due to funding and a limited number of OJT
opportunities, not all job seekers seeking OJT’s
will get an OJT.
Priority matching status is given to:
• Veterans in the TALENT LINK pool
• Customers in the TALENT LINK pool

12. TALENT LINK means “work-ready” and is how
job seekers get priority for OJT opportunities
Gives you priority consideration. Talent Link
designated job seekers get first shot at all OJT
opportunities
Helps job seekers standout to employment staff

13. TALENT LINK REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrate that you have
 Clear Career Objective
 Strong iMatchSkills Profile
 Competitive Resume
 Core Employment Skills
 Soft Skills Competency
 Interview Readiness
INTERESTED?
Please talk with someone at the front desk and they
will help you get enrolled in Talent Link

14. NCRC - NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE
National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a nationally recognized
certificate that assesses work-related skills in three areas: math, reading, and
locating information. The NCRC is a requirement for becoming a certified
work ready customer through Talent Link and is strongly recommended by
hundreds of region-wide employers
NCRC demonstrates that an individual has the foundational workplace skills
necessary to succeed in the training plan and on the job
A 2 hour Locating Information workshop is conducted at this office to get you
ready for the test. NCRC testing happens every Friday at SEWorks from
8:30 to 1:30
If you are interested in taking the NCRC, please talk with someone at the front
desk and they will help you get enrolled in the pre-work and/or NCRC

15. PROSPERITY PLANNER
Log into
https://www2.worksourceportlandmetro.org
Sign in with your user name and password from iMatch skills
Click on “Budget”
Create a budget
Save as “New Budget”
Get started TODAY. Let someone at the front desk know you would
like to complete a Prosperity Planner

16. SEARCHING FOR OJT OPPORTUNITIES
TO SEARCH FOR CURRENT OJT OPPORTUNITIES:
• Go to www.imatchskills.org/
• Job Seekers click here
• Log Into Worksource Oregon
• Click on “Browse Job Listings at WorkinOregon.org”
• Enter OJT and click on List Jobs
Enter
OJT
Click on
List Jobs

17. OJT OPPORTUNITIES

19. HOT JOBS
http://wspmetechu.weebly.com/hot-jobs.html

20. ON THE JOB (OJT) TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SEARCH

21. GLASSDOOR

22. HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT WORKSHOPS
Go To
http://seworks.org/job-seekers/workshops/
Or
Go To
Imatch
Select the Workshop tab
Scroll through or search for the workshop
Select the course you would like to attend
Click Sign Up

23. REVIEW
 Frequently check iMatch for OTJ jobs
 Become part of TALENT LINK by
completing the online Tool Kit
 Complete your Prosperity Planner
 Sign up to complete the NCRC

24. QUESTIONS?