Federal Bonding Program: A Unique Job Placement Tool

A business insurance policy that protects the employer in case of any loss of money or property due to employee dishonesty What is the Federal Bonding Program?

What makes this program great? Informed applicants can market themselves and increase their employment prospects

Liability due to poor workmanship Job injuries Work accidents Bail bond Contract bond Performance or license bond What does the program not cover?

The Federal Bonding Program is designed to help job applicants with a background that may be a barrier to employment Who does the program help?

Ex-offenders Substance abusers Individuals with poor credit history Military personnel who are dishonorably discharged Who does the program help?

Federal Bonding This program helps more than just “ex-offenders”

The individual must have a job offer and a job start date How is the bond issued?

Regional Workforce Board (RWB) or provider staff – Ensures the individual has a job offer and a job start date – Fills out the Bond Certification FormBond Certification Form How is the bond issued?

RWB staff must – Enter their telephone number and phone extension on the Bond Certification FormBond Certification Form How is the bond issued?

RWB staff – Compose and mail a letter to the employer letter How is the bond issued?

RWB staff must – Enter service code 124 under Activities History How is the bond issued?

RWB staff must – Enter a case note in the EFM system How is the bond issued?

There are no papers for the employer to fill out. The employer simply has to give the job seeker a chance What does the employer have to do?

What can we do to make this a success? Be informed Counsel job seekers about Federal Bonding – Teach job seekers to market themselves using the Federal Bonding opportunity

What can we do to make this a success? Know your local operating procedures

Over 42,000 applicants have been helped 99% have proven to be honest employees Greater variety of jobs and higher wages Has the Federal Bonding Program been successful?

The United States Department of Labor offers a variety of informationUnited States Department of Labor – Marketing tools that can be used by RWBs – Brochures that can be used by RWBs or printed by job seekers – Presentations that can be viewed right on-line Where can I get more information?