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WORK EXPERIENCE COMPONENT: ON-THE-JOB TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. The purpose of On-the-Job Training (OJT) is to encourage public, private non-profit, or private employers to hire an individual or upgrade an eligible employed worker who would not otherwise qualify for the job and to teach the skills required to perform the job. CalFresh E&T funds can be used to reimburse the employer for the training period in exchange for the commitment by the employer to retain the E&T participant, upon successful completion. The OJT employer may receive reimbursement for allowable training costs up to 50 percent of the wage rate of an OJT participant. In rare circumstances, the employer can be reimbursed, for up to 75 percent of the wage rate of an OJT participant due to the employer’s extraordinary costs of providing training and additional supervision. E&T providers must document the factors used when deciding to increase the wage reimbursement levels above 50 percent. Services provided to the participant vary, but below are some examples of what the participant can receive: - Marin County's program encourages public, private non-profit, or private employers to hire an individual or upgrade an eligible employed worker who would not otherwise qualify for the job and to teach the skills required to perform the job. Participants will be placed in a real-world work environment under the supervision and guidance of an industry professional. Employers and industries vary, but all must meet the following conditions: - Work placement contract completed between Marin County HHS and an employer in the public, private non-profit, or private sector in which the employer agrees to be the employer of record, responsible for paying the participant’s wages and other costs, such as payroll taxes and workers’ compensation. - Contract limited to the period required for a participant to become proficient in the occupation for which the training is being provided, but no greater than 3 months. - Placement position is an in-demand occupation which pays a living wage or direct career pathway that leads to a living wage as outlined in base curriculum. - Employer agrees to review and refine Marin County base curriculum for occupation, adjustments may lead to additional training, skill development, and enhanced experience for participants. - Training will be both on-site training in a real-world work environment and classroom or lecture-based instruction, by industry professionals providing oversight and direct feedback. - Requires placement to continue as unsubsidized employment after successful completion of OJT. - Participants will be trained for positions within the Education Industry, Information Technology (IT) Industry, Administrative and Support Services Industry, and Accommodation and Food Services Industry. - Napa County's program participants will be placed in a position in the private, non-profit, or public sector to receive worksite training and guidance that helps the participant obtain unsubsidized employment by developing a work history, employment references and marketable skills. Participants are required to participate in at least 12 hours per month in CF E&T activities which include job search, education, OJT, and orientation (for the first month). Activities will vary by placement however all participants will be coached to focus on attendance, interacting with other, problem solving, decision making and work tasks/output. Examples of activities and services are listed below: · On-site job coaching to address employer concerns, performance issues, areas that have presented as challenges i.e. time management skills, answering the phone professionally, appropriate attire, greeting customers, and providing quality customer service · Career development workshops such as interviewing skills, resume development, talking with your employer, and maintaining employment. · Mediation between employee and employer 1/28/26, 11:04 AM State Plan CA FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-cafy26stateplan//index.html 113/286