On-The-Job Training

Visit Occupational Informational Network or ONET at https://www.onetonline.org/find/ to find tasks associated with the specific occupation.

A clear and concise training outline helps ensure the value of an OJT program and is required for approval. The training outline must consist of all skills required to perform job, processes and techniques used to train, and length of time spent on training each task.

Generally, no. The SAA will not approve jobs that require brief periods of experience to obtain and perform the job satisfactorily. Occupations that have significant training requirements of less than 6 months will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis.

A program specialist will be assigned to review the contents of the application and will work with you until the requirements are met. Once it is decided the OJT will be approved, a compliance specialist will visit your location and determine adequate space and equipment is available to trainees. The program specialist will also provide you with the appropriate training required for adequate record keeping and teach you how to navigate the appropriate forms and systems to certify your veteran employee.
Click here for a flow chart [JPG] of the approval process.

The employee's work week must be at least 30 hours per week for consideration of VA approval.

No. VA benefits are not authorized for periods after trainees receive journeyman wages. Receipt of journeyman wages is evidence that trainees have reached the journeyman level. The trainee may continue in the OJT program, but benefits will be eliminated at that time.

• Recruitment – Helps in recruiting employees that are mature, well disciplined, know how to follow directions, work well as part of a team, have good leadership qualities, and other positive work habits Retention: entry-level employees who are receiving monthly subsistence checks from the VA are less likely to look for another job just for a marginal salary increase
• Company Directed Training – The employer directs the training, thereby ensuring the eligible employee becomes familiar with your work processes, methodologies, equipment, policies, and procedures
• Economic Development – Establishments with approved programs provide an important service to their communities. National statistics show that VA dollars can turn around in a community as much as three times. Every VA dollar paid to a Texas veteran directly benefits the economy in Texas.
• Possible Tax Savings [PDF] through Work Opportunity Tax Credit – Employers may receive a tax break for hiring veterans under qualifying conditions.