C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation

On-the Job Training ProgramNational Emergency Grant (NEG)

What is On-The-Job training?• Hands- on training program that you design

for qualified new employees in the areas of CDL, Healthcare, IT, and Manufacturing.• A reimbursement to offset training costs

(50%-90% reimbursement of hourly wage for qualified employees)• An opportunity to train employees your

way• An investment in your company

How does it work?• We match qualified applicants with

approved job openings in the areas of CDL, Healthcare, IT, and Manufacturing, or you can refer potential applicants to us that you plan to hire within these sectors• We work together to design a training plan

that meets your needs• You are reimbursed 50%-90% of the hourly

wage for the new employee during the OJT contract period (maximum 6 months)

Who Can I Hire?• Potential new employees must be unemployed

and eligible and receiving Unemployment benefits or have received and exhausted Unemployment benefits for at least 27 weeks (does not have to be consecutive weeks), and meet criteria as a Dislocated Worker.

• A Dislocated Worker is an individual who has been laid off or terminated due to economic conditions, business closure, substantial layoff, or a natural disaster, and is unlikely to return to the previous industry or occupation.

Businesses May Qualify if They…

• Operate year round• Enjoy low employee turnover• Pay an hourly wage or salary• Realize the benefits of investing in their

employees• Employ any number of employees

Contact Information

If you are interested in learning more about the NEG On-the-Job Training Program, please contact one of the C.E.F.S. staff listed below:

• Robin Kralman 217-342-4382 Ext. 228• Elaine Nuding 217-342-4382 Ext. 251

Eligible counties: Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Moultrie, Richland