Staff Assistance

On-the-job training funds:
If you meet funding source eligibility rules, you may be able to receive funds to train a new employee(s) with a new skill set on the job. The employee (trainee) must be employed full time at regular wages and benefits, and training funds for each employee (trainee) enrolled for OJT will be based on an individual OJT contract negotiated between you and the Source staff.

Customized training:
Customized Training is designed to meet the needs of a specific employer or group of employers, with the employer committing to pay up at least 50% of the training cost and also agreeing to hire or retain the employee (trainee) upon successful completion of training. Customized training can involve classroom training (CRT) or on-site training.

Skills upgrade training:
If you need more help to further develop the skills of some of your employees, The Source staff can link you to training partners with expertise in a variety of occupational areas. The training provider will work directly with you to design a training program that will help your employees upgrade their skills. You will be responsible for any fees for these services and training.

Tax credits and business loan information:
Center staff can provide you with information about various tax credits that are available when you hire individuals from certain targeted population groups. Center staff can also refer you to economic development organizations that may be able to provide you with information about other tax credit opportunities as well as loans and tax credits for capital expenses or business expansion.

Job description information:
Center staff can provide employers draft job descriptions of various occupations, using the OASIS software package.

Labor market information:
Staff can use software to provide you with labor market information such as numbers of unemployed in the labor market, comparative wage data and numbers and characteristics of the employed population. Other, more specific labor market information may be available as resources and time permit.