o A company who has filed, or is in the process of filling, for bankruptcy protection under U.S. Code is not eligible for LAI Incumbent Worker Funds. o The employer has a grievance procedure and agrees to follow such procedures in matters related to the OJT participant (if the employer does not have a procedure, the employer must agree to follow the procedure developed by Local Area I) o A company who has experienced lay-off or reduction in force of any size over the last twelve months is not eligible to receive LAI OJT funds. Exceptions to this policy are seasonal lay-offs or projects which will prevent/ divert further lay-offs. o The company must commit to retaining employees once the individual has successfully completed the training. The training must result in obtaining or retaining full-time employment. o No current employee(s) have been displaced, experienced a reduction in hours or denied promotional opportunities as a result of entering into this On-the-Job Training contract. o Funds provided will not be used to directly or indirectly assist, promote or deter union organizing and is in accordance with any collective bargaining agreements that may apply. o The company has operated in its current location for 120 calendar days; and that the o Participant is not a member of the employer or its representative’s immediate family. The employer agrees to: • If participants are employed during the training, provide benefits, wage increases and working conditions at the same level and to the same extent as other trainees or employees working a similar length of time and doing the same work; • Provide the training as specified in the attached Customized Training Contract • Be responsible for keeping accurate time sheets and attendance of each participant under your supervision and timely transmittal of documentation to the LWDB Administrative Office. • Retain the participant at the end of the training period provided the participant achieved satisfactory or better job performance evaluations during the training period. Successful completion is to be documented with final training evaluation;
o If the client is requesting payment of a regularly scheduled bill (i.e. rent), they must demonstrate their ability to pay the expense the following month and beyond. o The Employment Specialist and participant must submit a formal written request to receive an emergency support payment along with a bill or estimate along with a budget. o To access funds for car repairs, tires, clothing, etc. at least two estimates must be submitted with request. Emergency support payments may include: ▪ Car repairs ▪ Tires ▪ Car Insurance ▪ Utilities ▪ Shelter/rent ▪ Drug abuse counseling • Funding Limit: Maximum of $500 during participation. • Required Documentation: o Employment Specialist and participant formal written request justify the need. o Bill or estimate along with a budget. Housing Allowance:
Demand Occupation List: Policy – Classroom Training Demand Occupation WIOA Title IB resources will be utilized to support eligible customers obtain classroom training in the following industries and occupations. These industries and occupations will be reviewed and updated if necessary by the Kansas WorkforceONE Operations Committee. Changes in the list will be brought to the full board for approval when necessary. Exemptions to this policy will be granted if written documentation of job offer upon completion of training is provided at the time of enrollment. Occupations Certified Nurse Aide Home Health Aide Certified Medical Aide Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse Surgical Technician Radiology Tech Medical Coder Physical Therapist Assistant Respiratory Therapist Assistant Pharmacy Technician Occupational Therapist Assistant Phlebotomy Lab Technicians Health Support Specialists Bachelors of Science Nurse Social and Human Services Workers Dental Hygienist Administrative Support Positions Community and Social Services Worker Law Enforcement Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Welders, Cutters, Solders and Brazers Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (Diesel included) Construction (Cement Masons, Carpentry, Extraction, Brick Mason) Oil and Gas Technicians
Budget Categories: Cost Categories 10 OJT Payments 10 GED I Adult Basic Education 10 ESL 10 Tuition 10 Books - figure 30% 10 Materials & Supplies 10 Tutor 11 Emergency Services 111 Workshop and/or Pre-Vocational Services 20 Work Experience Wages 20 Transportation 20 Childcare 20 Needs Related I Basic Allowance 20 Housing Allowance 30 Out-of-Area Interview Allowance 30 Relocation to Unsubsidized Employment 30 Assessment 30 Counseling and Guidance 30 Adult Mentoring 30 Job Coach 40 Other Fee for Service - must be documented