Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) was established in 2000 specifically to help businesses of all sizes, locate, train and retrain employees to ensure their business is as competitive and successful as it can be. The first step to accessing this help is to create an employer account. Once registered, businesses can use the Web site at no cost, as well as work with the business team to learn about the training opportunities. The WPWDB understands that helping employers hire and train employees strengthens the economy for everyone.
Option 1—On-the-Job Training (OJT)
When new employees need on-the-job training, WPWDB can reimburse that company for up to 50 percent of the costs which helps compensate employers for the additional supervision associated with training a new employee. Reimbursement percentages can go as high as 90 percent for Healthcare “Jobs Waiting” candidates contingent on the size of the employer. The amount of reimbursement depends upon the skills and experience of the new hire. There is a $20,000 cap per company for OJT.
Option 2—Customized Training
When current staff is provided with workforce training, WPWDB can pay for half the costs associated with in-house or third-party training. Customized classroom training helps raise the skill sets of employees, often in partnership with a training provider or school. There is a $20,000 limit per company for customized training.
Step 1: Create an Employer Account
Step 2: Post a Job, Search Resumes
Step 3: Hire an Employee (See note below.)
Step 4: Apply for Training Reimbursement
Step 5: Execute Training Contract
Step 6: Submit Timesheets & Payroll
Step 7: Get Reimbursed for Wages
Note:To qualify for "Hire an Employee" training reimbursement, the employee hired must be a long-term unemployed or underemployed candidate. Reimbursements will be calculated on a skills assessment to determine training needed. Percentages are calculated by the size of the business.
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