Work-Based Training & Employer Incentives in Delaware County
What is Work-Based Training for Employers?
Work-based training programs through PA CareerLink® Delaware County help employers train new or existing employees through funded programs such as On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Incumbent Worker Training, often reimbursing a portion of training wages or costs.
Delaware County offers various programs to help businesses thrive. At PA CareerLink® Delaware County, we would like to help you access programs to strengthen your staff and grow your business. Work-based programs include Incumbent Worker Training, On-the-Job Training, and other hiring and training incentives to help you find, train, and retain skilled workers. Keep reading to learn more.
Benefits of Employer Training
Work-based training for employees represents an excellent opportunity to improve their skills and your business. Employees can implement newly acquired skills and knowledge to improve their productivity and make the business more competitive. Here are several reasons why employer work-based training is important:
Improves Skills and Knowledge
Employee training offers the perfect opportunity for employees to improve their knowledge and skills to match the evolving changes in your industry. This will positively impact their productivity and increase the organization’s efficiency and profits.
Ensures Satisfaction for Performance Appraisals
A well-run organization should conduct regular assessments to determine whether their employees’ skills and knowledge match new trends in their industry. Work-based training for employees can help meet recommended improvements in a particular skill or subject.
Prepares Employees for Higher Positions
If an organization plans to promote some of its employees, there is no better way to prepare them for their new roles than through work-based training. These programs help them learn how to function effectively in their new roles by maximizing their newly acquired skills.
Industries that Can Benefit from Work-Based Training
The need for work-based employee training cuts across every industry. Furthermore, businesses are constantly looking for ways to improve their performance and profits, making work-based training for employees the best approach. Here are some sectors that can benefit from work-based training:
Travel and Hospitality
The travel, hospitality and entertainment industries are fiercely competitive businesses. Therefore, work-based training can significantly improve how employees engage with customers in these industries. This includes training on ethics, leveraging technology to secure customers, and more.
Finance Insurance and Banking
The finance, banking, and insurance industries take a more customer-centric approach. They rely heavily on various technologies to interact with clients and deliver services. They also need to meet ever-evolving regulations, which makes employer work training the best way to meet these requirements and regulations.
Retail
Consumers strongly desire to engage with retail brands and businesses. However, competition is a key challenge in the retail industry. Therefore, investing in work-based training is the best way to maintain a competitive edge. It helps your employees gain the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain excellent customer service.
Contact Reeme Ednie, OJT Coordinator at [email protected] if you are an employer looking for candidates.
What is Delaware County's Incumbent Worker Training Program?
Delaware County’s Incumbent Worker Training program provides incentives to local employers to train and retain employees already working in skilled positions. Employers in high priority sectors can apply for up to $5,000 per employee to train their current workforce.
How Does a Business Qualify for Incumbent Worker Training?
For a business to qualify for the Incumbent Worker Training Program, it must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Profit or non-profit private companies should be physically located in Delaware County, PA.
- Employees must hold permanent positions rather than being independent contractors.
- Businesses must comply with federal and state labor laws, and if their employees are in a union, they must allow union concurrence.
- The business must be willing to retain the new hire after completing the training and allow the training to occur during normal hours or shifts.
Contact Donna Tutak at [email protected] for more information on Incumbent Worker Training.
Benefits of Work Based Training:
Delaware County’s OJT program provides incentives to local employers to train and retain employees for skilled positions. Jobs available depend on current employer needs, but there are generally opportunities.
Employers can save money on recruiting, hiring and training costs using OJT funds. The OJT program allows employers to receive funding of up to $5,000.
What is On-the-Job Training:
Delaware County’s OJT program provides incentives to local employers to train employees for skilled positions. Jobs available depend on current employer demand, require a higher skill level, and lead to a family sustaining wage.
Employers can save money on recruiting, hiring, and training costs using OJT funds. The OJT program allows employers to receive funding of up to $5,000.
Contact Reeme Ednie, OJT Coordinator at [email protected] if you are an employer looking for candidates.
Work Training Available in Delaware County
Employers in Delaware County should take advantage of the training programs to improve the skills and knowledge of their employees and to grow their businesses.
FAQ
What work-based training programs are available to employers in Delaware County?
PA CareerLink® Delaware County offers Incumbent Worker Training, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and other hiring and training incentives to help local businesses find, train, and retain skilled workers.
What is the Incumbent Worker Training Program and how much funding is available?
The Incumbent Worker Training Program provides incentives to local employers to train and retain employees already working in skilled positions. Eligible employers in high priority sectors can apply for up to $5,000 per employee for workforce training.
What is the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program?
The OJT program provides funding of up to $5,000 to help employers train new employees for skilled positions that require a higher skill level and lead to a family-sustaining wage. It also helps employers save on recruiting, hiring, and training costs.
How does a business qualify for the Incumbent Worker Training Program?
To qualify, a business must be a private profit or nonprofit company physically located in Delaware County, employ workers in permanent positions, comply with federal and state labor laws, and commit to retaining the employee after training is completed.