6 EMPLOYER BENEFITS:
• Protection through the Federal Bonding Program. A bond
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can be issued to the employer as soon as the applicant
has a job offer with a date scheduled to start work.
The federal bond protects employers against employee
dishonesty; it covers any stealing, theft, forgery, larceny,
and embezzlement.
• No federal regulations covering bonds issued
• Employers receive the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
JOB RETENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT
The job retention staff works with new employees for
approximately six months to ensure that they have necessary
support to succeed on the job.
TARGET AUDIENCE
To participate in the PE Program, individuals must be
District of Columbia residents, 22-54 years old, be currently
unemployed, and lack a secondary school educational
credential (high school diploma or its recognized equivalent,
e.g. GED).
PROJECT EMPOWERMENT
Contact DOES to see if your business might be a good fit to
employ and coach a Project Empowerment candidate, at no
cost to you. Call (202) 698-5599, or email does@dc.gov for
more information.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
On-the-Job training (OJT) is a workforce development
strategy where employers of all sizes have an opportunity
to train, mentor, and hire candidates as they become fully
proficient in a particular skill set or job function. Prescreened
and job-ready candidates are matched with employers
willing to provide skills-based, on-the-job training. DOES
will provide wage reimbursement from 50 to 75 percent of
the candidate’s salary for one to six months (in some cases
up to one year) for qualifying District of Columbia residents
and employers. OJT employers maintain complete control
over hiring decisions, and are assigned a DOES liaison to
initiate recruitment efforts and provide support throughout
the length of the OJT agreement. Clearly written agreements
detail the individual training outline, objectives, duration of
agreement, and reimbursement rate. Wage reimbursements
will be administered to employers within net 30 days (upon
receipt of invoice).
Desired occupations are those that will develop a marketable
skillset during the term of the On-the-Job training, including:
• Administration
• Property management
• Assistant manager
• Merchandising
• Account executive
• Court reporting
• Healthcare and data coding
• Information technology and cyber security
• Law enforcement
• Mechanical engineering, diesel technicians, and auto
mechanics
• Hospitality
• HVAC
• Transportation services
For more information on how to become an OJT employerpartner,
contact us at (202) 899-3690, or email ojt@dc.gov.
VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
VETERANS SERVICES
The DC Department of Employment Services proudly serves
veterans and other eligible persons by providing resources
and expertise to assist and prepare them to maximize their
employment opportunities and protect their employment
rights. A range of federally funded services mandated by the
VOW to Hire Heroes Act and the Jobs for Veterans State
Grant authorize each state to hire veteran-specific staff,
known as the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist
(DVOP) and the Local Veterans’ Employment Representative
(LVER) who provide a variety of employment-related services
to veterans and eligible persons.
VETERANS WITH SERVICE-RELATED DISABILITIES
The law neither prohibits nor requires affirmative action on
behalf of individuals with disabilities. An employer may hire a
qualified individual with a disability (including a veteran with
a service-related disability) over a qualified applicant without
a disability.
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