1. ACAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA
WELCOME
Thursday May 11th, 2017
ACAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA
Presenters
Jennifer Boykin - Supervisor
Foley Alabama
Hank Lahti - Veterans Representative
Bay Minette, AL

3. LOCATIONS
Alabaster Decatur Hanceville Rainsville Albertville Dothan Huntsville Roanoke Alex City Enterprise Jackson Scottsboro Anniston Eufaula Jasper Selma Bay Minette Fayette Mobile Sheffield Birmingham Foley Monroeville Talladega Blountsville Fort Payne Montgomery Troy Brewton Center Point Opelika Tuscaloosa Center Point Demopolis Pell City Valley Demopolis

4. Services of the Career Center
Job Seekers
Resume assistance
Career and Job Search Planning
Joblink –
Veteran Services – Priority of Service
Provide office space for Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Workshops
Softskills – Interviewing, dress for success, worksite etiquette
resume preparation
How to choose the right career

5. Services of the Career Center for the job seeker Continued
Resource Room
Computers – Internet Access
Community Resource Information
Labor Market Information
Academic/Pre-employment Skills Assessments
Copier/Fax/Telephone Access

6. Services of the Career Center for the job seeker Continued
WIOA Schlorships
ITA – Individual Training Account
WIOA schlorships for youth, adult and dislocated worker participants. This includes tuition, fees, books and supplies for up to two years at approved post secondary institutions, private training schools and other eligible training providers.

7. Cost to Job Seekers?
$ 0

8. SERVICES OF THE CAREER CENTER
FOR
EMPLOYERS

9. Employers Office Space Interview Rooms Job Fair Event
Informational Fair

10. Employers
Job Listings
Post your jobs using Alabama Joblink

11. Pre-Employment Screening
Employers
Pre-Employment Screening
Career Center can screen for qualifications before forwarding applications to employer.

12. Pre-employment Testing
Employers
Pre-employment Testing
Pre-employment math, reading, typing and tape measure tests

13. Employers Training Grant On The Job
Money available for On-The-Job Training

14. Employers
Program
Workbase Learning
Opportunities for employers to provide job training to eligible young adults without additional payroll costs.

15. Employers Money available for training your current employees
Training Grant
Incumbent Training
Money available for training your current employees

16. Apprenticeship Program
Employers
Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeship Alabama program

17. Labor Market Information
Employers
Labor Market Information
Wages in your area
Demographic information in your area

18. Employers Credits Work Opportunity Tax WOTC
Tell you where to find the latest guideline for finding tax credits for classifications such as veterans, disabled, persons receiving UC compensation

19. What does all this cost?
$ 0
No cost to the employer!

20. WIOA OJT Program
The On-The-Job Training program (OJT) is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. The Workforce Development Division of the Alabama Department of Commerce administers the funds for these programs. 3
WIA – Workforce Investment Act

21. On-The-Job Training Goals
To provide permanent employment
To Promote long-term employment opportunities
To build a skilled workforce 4

22. OTJ Guidelines
Offers an employer up to 75% per training hour reimbursement .
This incentive is designed to encourage employers to hire individuals who do not have all the required skills for a particular job. 5
Size of Business determines the reimbursement amount
Businesses up to 100 employees is 75% Reimbursement, greater than 100 employees is 75%
Dislocated worker funds determined by grant.

23. OJT Guidelines Training period can range from 6 weeks to 26 weeks
Employers are required to hire new workers and train them
Trainees are placed in positions that will enhance long term employment opportunities
Permanent employment upon successful completion of training
Employers will be reimbursed for the hours the OJT employee worked at the conclusion of each month of training. 6
This is a great way to achieve expected results for our Veterans Program.
1) Program provides a permanent position
2) Great way to track and keep up with DVOP case management
3) May provide a higher paying position that will increase our average wage.
4) Provides better retention numbers

24. How will these services benefit employers?
Employers receive up to 75% reimbursement of trainees’ hourly wages
Employers make all the hiring decisions
Employers tailor all training
Employers save recruiting, screening, and training costs
Length of training is negotiable (6-26 weeks)
Minimal Paperwork for the employer
Increased cash flow and profits
No cost for OJT Services – FREE!!! 11

25. WIOA INCUMBENT TRAINING
Funded by the US Department of Labor. The Incumbent Worker Training program provides funding for customized employee training to existing businesses to help them remain competitive and retain jobs.
The program provides flexibility sufficient to meet the business’s skills training objectives.
Businesses may use a public or private trainer depending on the nature of the training.
Maximum amount to apply for is $30,000 with a accumulated funding limit of $75,000. 13

26. WIOA WORK BASE LEARNING PROGRAM
Designed for out-of-School youth ages 18 – 24 to gain valuable work experience, learn basic workplace protocol, and acquire professional employment references.
Paid by Family Guidance Center of Alabama at a rate of up to $9.00 per hour, depending upon position and worksite.
Youth can work a maximum of 390 hours (up to 30 hours per week)
Youth are required to be supervised at all times while on the job.
The paperwork for employer participation is very minimal. 13

27. Contact Information
To obtain information about the On The Job Training Program
contact your local Alabama Career Center.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bay Minette Career Center
201 Faulkner Drive Bay Minette, AL 36507
Local Veteran Employment Representative
Hank Lahti
(251)
A listing of career centers can be found at 17