Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is designed to provide dislocated workers and other eligible individuals with job opportunities for which they would not otherwise qualify.

Overview:

• The position and pay rate are set by the employer, equal to a prevailing wage. The incentive for the employer is to expose participants to occupations, source talent, and receive reimbursement of pay wages based on the size of the company on a sliding scale (see below).
• The participant must complete the following On-the-Job Training (OJT) documents: Contract Agreement, Training Plan, Reimbursement Request Form, and Employer of Record.
• The Employer of Record is the hiring company (employer).
• The length of the program is up to 1040 hours determined by the occupation of placement.
• Reimbursement requests are to be made no later than five (5) business days from the end of the month and processed in approximately two (2) weeks. A reimbursement request form must be accompanied by supporting documentation to include official timesheets and pay stubs.
• Processing takes approximately two (2) weeks providing the proper supporting documentation and reimbursement requests are submitted within five (5) days of the end of the month.

To participate in the program trainees must be authorized to work in the United States and meet one (1) of the following criteria: 

• Less than two (2) years with the last employer.
• Less than two (2) years of total work experience.
• 5 or more jobs in the last two (2) years.
• Work skills that need upgrading.
• No work experience in the last two (2) years.
• Classroom training, but no work experience.