The On-the-Job Training (OJT) program has been designed as a way of helping businesses manage the cost of training new employees who are not 100% qualified for a particular job. Through OJT, an employer may be reimbursed for up to 50% of a new hire's wages while they are trained on the job.
The Benefit to Your Business
Addresses skills gaps
in your existing workforce.
Helps you boost productivity
and/or avert layoffs.
A WAY TO ADDRESS THE SKILLS GAP.
Receive reimbursement of up to 50% of new hires’ wages if they are not qualified for the job.
How On-the-Job Training Works
We will work with you to identify a job candidate who is eligible for participation in OJT:
the candidate may come through the workNet DuPage Career Center, or
You can refer a candidate of your own.
Wage requirements may apply.
Create a training plan to mitigate the candidate’s skills gap:
the training must provide required job-related skills, and
it cannot be an orientation or new hires training that is routinely provided for all new employees.
The training period can last up to six months.
See how we help DuPage County businesses get a competitive edge:
Pioneer Service in Addison, IL
Pioneer Service is a certified women-owned contract manufacturer, that specializes in CNC Swiss machining, CNC turning, and Centerless Grinding services for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This company has benefited from multiple on-the-job training (OJT) grants. Through this “hire-first” program, County residents that lack the “total package” in skills are afforded the chance to learn on the job without financial burden to the company.
"I wanted to let you know that we received the final payment for Greta’s OJT grant - total received comes to $13,748.80! These programs along with your support have helped my company – I am extremely grateful! Thank you!"
Aneesa Muthana, President/Owner
TechVoo®
TechVoo® provides IT consulting for business clients with multiple retail locations in DuPage County serving nearly 5,000 clients over the last decade. Thanks to an On-The-Job Training (OJT) grant from workNet DuPage, TechVoo computer technicians gained skills in troubleshooting, repair and configuration of advanced equipment.
We’ve been able to hire culture-fit candidates who did not have the prior work experience we would normally require. That has allowed us to enable more junior technicians to enter our company and provide us the latitude and time to train them properly instead of skipping over them.
Amit Mehta, President/Owner
Learn More
Contact Ron Schlager at Rschlager@worknetdupage.org or at (630) 955-2037.
Peek Inside: At this location, we offer our customers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, from CNC machining all the way to complete product assembly and fulfillment.
Fun fact about our company: a robot works right alongside our machinists to produce parts with quality and efficiency!
You would like to work at our company if
you are interested in the wide range of evolving technologies, processes and creativity that go into the world of modern manufacturing.
In the next year, we expect to hire CNC machinists
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma and vocational or technical training in machining. We offer additional on-the-job training once a new machinist with the foundational skills and experience joins the team so they can continue to master their craft.
Our best machinists have: a passion about the art and science that goes into taking a raw piece of metal or plastic and forming it into a high-precision design.
CNC Machinists From this position, you could grow into
Master Machinist
Machining Business Manager
Owner of your own machining business
In the next year, we expect to hire Assembly Operators
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma, a mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and closely follow processes and work instructions.
Our best assembly operators are eager learners and pay attention to details. They enjoy working on different types of mechanical work every day.
Assembly Operators From this position, you could grow into
lead operator
supervisor
manufacturing manager
FEATURED ORGANIZATION:
Company Name: The Jel Sert Company
DuPage Location: West Chicago, IL
Total number of employees in DuPage: 900 during peak season
Peek Inside
The Jel Sert Company is a leading manufacturer of food and beverage products. For the past 20 years, our team has been dedicated to establishing an exemplary manufacturing infrastructure that supports the needs of some of the world’s largest Consumer Packaged Goods and pharmaceutical companies.
Jel Sert is committed to providing employees with development opportunities as we are invested in their long term success and advancement within the organization. An individual development plan assists employees in career and personal development and allows employees to reach short and long term career goals.
You would like to work at our company because
We are committed to attracting the best talent and developing our employees to exceed their potential. Our employees take pride in their work and are always looking for ways to contribute their ideas, skills, experience, and passion. We reward and value creativity, professionalism, teamwork, honesty, and longevity.
In the next year, we expect to hire 2-3 technicians
To get this job, you typically need a Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with electrical, hydraulics, programming, and mechanical PLCs is required.
We pay $2.00 per hour shift differential for all time worked on 3rd shift. *Rate of pay depends on one’s experience, education, and skills.
Our best technicians have: Strong mechanical and electrical skills Additionally, someone that takes pride in their work, is honest, creative in their ideas, and works as a professional in a team environment.
All Technicians are sent to College of DuPage for classes. Technicians are scheduled for a series of six mechanical and six electrical classes. Classes are during work hours, so Technicians are paid for their time in class. We adjust their hours to spend half their shift on the floor and the balance in the class. Jel Sert pays for this training which includes classroom and lab work. All Technicians are involved in this training despite their experience level.
TECHNICIAN
From this position, you could grow into