On-The-Job Training
On-the-Job Training (OJT) funds are available to
reimburse 50% of your costs for training a qualified new hire
We know YOU are the best resource for training new employees and providing your trainee with the most practical learning experience. On-the-Job Training (OJT) helps you defray some of the costs associated with getting that new employee over the “learning curve” as they gain the new skills necessary to be a fully productive member of your team. You retain control over which trainee will be selected, the qualifications, wage rate, and job parameters, as well as what the trainee will learn.
To get started...
Upon receipt of a completed Preliminary Review – Business Application for On-The-Job Training and Responsibility Questionnaire a Business Services team representative from Niagara’s WorkSourceOne partner, Niagara County Employment & Training (NCE&T) will schedule a brief meeting with you to review the extent of training required, current funding levels, and the steps required to implement the funding.
We will meet with the potential trainee and determine if they are eligible for funding and are found to be in need of training services.
A training outline for the OJT is then developed based upon your job requirements and the eligible applicant's existing skill level. The length of the training period is determined jointly by you and NCE&T.
Considerations will include:
- Skill level of the job
- Education, experience, and eligibility of the individual
- Wage rate
- Funding availability
It is expected that, following successful OJT contract completion, your trainee will remain a successful long-term employee of your business.
See the OJT Fact Sheet/Reimbursement Info sheet 
for more information.
The OJT Process MUST be initiated and a contract signed BEFORE the individual begins work
Customized Training
Funding may be available through Niagara’s WorkSourceOne partner, Niagara County Community College (NCCC), and the State University of New York (SUNY) Workforce Training Grant to assist local businesses with upgrading the skills of their existing employees thereby helping the business to be more effective and competitive.
The grant pays 80-90% of the training costs with the business picking up the remaining 10-20%. (There is also an in-kind match that requires participating businesses to provide the hourly wage for all training participants.)
Training can be done at one of the NCCC facilities or at your location. Businesses can partner with several other businesses as a consortium or you can choose to receive training for only your employees.
Examples of possible areas of training may include MOUS Certification, Six Sigma & Lean Six Sigma, CNC Operations, and IPC-A-610 Training & Certification.
For more information contact:
Dr. Cindy Oberjosh
Workforce Development Coordinator
Niagara County Community College
(716) 614-6291
oberjosh@niagaracc.suny.edu