Please contact us so we can discuss the specifics of your case with you. OJT is training you receive while actually performing a job and earning wages, as well as receiving the G.I. Bill Benefits. OJT programs are from six months up to two years in length. Some examples of OJT programs include, but are not limited to, Welder, Painter, Cook, Production Equipment Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Corrections Officer, and Policeman. You receive your G.I. bill benefit while working full time and earning wages.
Apprenticeships are normally form two to five years in length.
Some examples of apprenticeship include, but are not limited to Electrician, Ironworker, Roofer, Plumber, and Sheet Metal Worker. If you do not have a job, or if you are not working in the occupation you want, contact your local Texas State Job service office. The Veteran Representative should be able to find an employer who can offer the kind of training you need to reach the occupational objective you select. Next, have your employer contact the state Approving Agency so that the necessary steps can be taken to approve the training program. Keep in mind that not all occupations can be approved.