Employers: Please find information below concerning a new program from the Department of Job and Family Services.
 
On-the-Job Training Program (OJT)
NOTE: This program runs until
June 30, 2013. 
The OJT Program is a federally funded program that helps employers hire and train laid-off workers for full-time, long term employment.

Through OJT programs, employers like you may be reimbursed up to 50% of the wages earned by eligible new trainees while they learn the job. This funding compensates you for training workers in skills they need to help your business thrive.
  • Hands-on training done your way
  • An investment in your company
  • Fast turn-around, minimal paperwork
An OJT agreement must be developed before new employees are hired. Funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Total reimbursement cannot exceed $8,000, and the length of the training period cannot exceed six months.

"This program has provided Republic the opportunity to expand our steelmaking operations in Canton, Ohio by adding approximately 55 employees (previously laid-off workers) to our production units to date and training them in operating and maintenance jobs."

-Melissa Boyd, Director, Corporate Human Resources, Republic Engineered Products
Employer Requirements
If you can answer "Yes" to these questions, you may be eligible for OJT reimbursement:
  • Will the new employee need training to succeed on the job?
  • Will you directly hire the employees?
  • Will you retain the trainee if he/she is successful?
  • Will you have an OJT agreement in place prior to hiring the employee?

NOTE:
All OJT employee candidates must be assessed and found eligible and suitable for the position. Your local One-Stop Center can send you eligible candidates.

Next Step:
To find out more about the program in Ashland County, contact Larry Corn at larry.corn@jfs.oh.gov and 419-566-9237. For all other counties, see below for contact information.

"Thanks to the on-the-job training programs offered through state funding, SPSI has changed its hiring practices for skilled positions within the company. OJT has provided SPSI the capabilities to train potential employees who lack the skill sets needed in today's demanding industry."

-Jerry Stethem, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Scott Process Systems, Inc.
Region 1
Erie, Huron, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca
Pat Carter
pat.carter@jfs.ohio.gov
419-615-0209

Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Williams
Beverly Hohenberger
bev.hohenberger@jfs.ohio.gov
419-615-0210

Lucas
Marilyn Jacobs
marilyn.jacobs@jfs.ohio.gov
419-340-1492

Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Hancock, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Wood, Wyandot, Van Wert
Laura Jones
laura.jones@jfs.ohio.gov
419-615-0208


Region 2
Cuyahoga, Crawford, Lake, Part of Lorain, Richland
Barb Hobart
barbara.hobart@jfs.ohio.gov
440-244-7906

Cuyahoga, Primarily Lorain County
David Maynard
david.maynard@jfs.ohio.gov
216-408-9548


Region 3
Summit, Medina, Wayne, Ashland, Holmes
Larry Corn
larry.corn@jfs.ohio.gov
419-566-9237

Geauga, Ashtabula, Portage, Trumbull, Mahoning
Neil Yutkin
neil.yutkin@jfs.ohio.gov
330-301-3637

Columbia, Mahoning, Stark, Tuscarawas
Laura Shamp
laura.shamp@jfs.ohio.gov
330-884-7973
Region 4
Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Licking, Muskingum
Kathy Derheimer
kathy.derheimer@jfs.ohio.gov
740-258-8624

Athens, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, Washington
Julie Mettler
julie.mettler@jfs.ohio.gov
740-624-3381

Adams, Brown, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Scioto
Matthew Smith
matthew.smith@jfs.ohio.gov
740-568-9087


Region 5
Hamilton
Eileen Turner
eileen.turner.jfs.ohio.gov
513-312-2712

Butler, Clermont, Warren
Leah Winkler
leah.winkler@jfs.ohio.gov
513-312-2584


Region 6
Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow
Lona Helfrich
lona.helfrich@jfs.ohio.gov
740-398-5591

Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway, Ross, Vinton
Ed Mongold
edgar.mongold@jfs.ohio.gov
740-505-2751

Franklin
Latoya Snead
latoya.snead@jfs.ohio.gov
614-315-7181


Region 7
Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Highland, Logan, Madison, Union
Maria Goeser
maria.goeser@jfs.ohio.gov
937-408-7295

Darke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby
John Spencer
john.spencer@jfs.ohio.gov
937-408-7925