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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 17

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 14 Chapter 17 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T)

On-the-job training (OJT) is a work-based learning activity characterized by learning and growing skills while in the workplace. OJT can be either part-time or full-time unsubsidized employment where the participant is compensated by wages. During this training, participants are familiarized with the policies and procedures of the workplace where they will be employed. Part of on-the-job training is to face the challenges that occur during the performance of the job. An experienced employee or a manager is executing the role of the mentor who through written, or verbal instructions and demonstrations are passing on his/her knowledge and company-specific skills to the new employee. An on-the-job training component is a hands-on method of teaching the skills, knowledge and competencies needed for an efficient and effective work environment, learned in real-time. This is a practical approach to learn new competencies through an employer and increase personal mobility. OJTs often provide the participant with additional skills to add to their resume, assist the participant with gaining a trust relationship with the employer, and participants are often offered additional employment opportunities through the OJT. OJTs allow the participant to make essential employer contacts. The employer offers a mentoring relationship to participants and provides the case manager with important participant updates and submits a monthly timesheet to the agency. 17.3.6 PRE-APPRENTICESHIP/APPRENTICESHIP Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship is a work-based learning activity. A pre-apprenticeship allows a participant to take an introductory unit in a specific trade or industry. Providing the knowledge needed for the participant to enter a Recognized Apprenticeship Program. An apprenticeship is a program that trains a participant to become skilled in a specific trade and leads to industry recognized credential attainment. An apprenticeship is characterized by a structured training plan, with a focus on mastering a specific in-demand skill an employer needs to fill an occupation within the organization. Apprenticeships are typically 1-3 years in length. Apprenticeship programs are typically paid unsubsidized employment; pre-apprentice programs can be paid or unpaid employment. This component focuses on short-term firsthand engagement with state and local industry certified professionals who know the skills and knowledge necessary to gain that will either transition the participant into an apprenticeship setting or prepare the participant for immediate employment upon completion of the program. This component is training objective specific. Each program is tailored to the information and work required for the field of study. Service providers in this component will maintain regular contact with the participant’s case manager and the Division of Family Assistance Policy unit. This contact will include providing participant updates, successes, if the participant leaves the program early, or if a Provider Determination is required. Providers will also provide a monthly timesheet for the participant.