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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - ESL

English as a Second Language (ESL) is defined as instruction in English for those whose native language is not English. These participants need assistance with speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending the English language.

Counting participation hours: • Participants may need assistance from the instructor to record actual hours of participation on RECORD OF IMPACT ATTENDANCE form, for every day of the week in each month. • Countable hours consist of supervised homework and study activities verified by the instructor, and up to one hour of unsupervised homework for each hour of class time if advised or required in writing by the instructor. • Total homework time cannot exceed the hours required or advised by the education program. • Client must attain a “passing grade” or its equivalent according to the standards established by the educational institution. 2540.10.70 ON-THE-JOB TRAINING – OJT (C)

On-the-Job Training (OJT) is defined as training in the public or private sector provided to a paid employee while engaging in productive work to gain the knowledge and skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job.

The training is: • Supervised. • Occupational specific. • Provided for a specific period of time. • Under a contractual agreement.

The following criteria and procedures apply to TANF IMPACT funded OJT’S: • The participant’s current skill level, work experience, interests, prior trainings, education, and aptitude are assessed to determine the appropriateness of an OJT activity. • To the extent possible, an OJT activity must relate to the participant’s interests and abilities.

An OJT contract may only be written with an employer who: • Is providing full-time, permanent, long-term employment. • Agrees to contact the IMPACT case manager for assistance in helping alleviate any problem(s). • Will provide Worker’s Compensation or the equivalent to cover medical care for on-the- job injuries and provide accident (tort claim) protection for on-site injury.

An IMPACT case manager must: