Employer Services
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EKCEP's stable of employer services is designed to assist area employers find and prepare workers to fit their needs. Services including on-the-job training, work experience, and job fairs.
On-The-Job Training (OJT)
EKCEP'S On-the-job Training (OJT) program provides reimbursements to employers to help compensate for the costs associated with skills upgrade training for newly hired employees.
Customized Training
EKCEP's customized training is used to meet the special requirements of an employer or group of employers, conducted with a commitment to employ all individuals upon successful completion of training.
Apprenticeships
EKCEP's apprenticeship program is a unique, flexible training system that combines job-related technical instruction with structured on-the-job learning experiences. Apprentices start working from day one with incremental wage increases as they become more proficient on the job.
Incumbent Worker Training
Incumbent worker training is targeted training to avert the need to lay off employees by assisting workers in obtaining the skills necessary to retain employment, allowing employers to retain a skilled workforce and stay competitive.
Job Fairs
EKCEP hosts Job Fairs for employers to help find the right candidates for open positions.
Contact Melissa Williams: mwilliams@ekcep.org
Recruiting & Screening
EKCEP can help recruit ample qualified employees and screen potential employees during the hiring process.
Contact Melissa Williams: mwilliams@ekcep.org
Additional Workforce Partner Services
EKCEP collaborates with several partner agencies to deliver additional services to employers across the region.
Train Your Workforce
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) Services
Hands-on training designed with Employer feedback
EKCEP’s On-the-job Training (OJT) program provides reimbursements to employers to help compensate for the costs associated with skills upgrade training and the loss of production for newly hired employees. OJT provides hands-on training that is designed with feedback from the participating employer.
Employers who partner with EKCEP for OJT can receive up to 50 percent wage reimbursement during the training period. OJT funds are eligible for businesses operating in the following sectors:
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Business Services
Energy Production and Transmission
Skilled Trades