On-the-Job Training (OJT)
The On-the-Job Training grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development funds hands-on, workplace-based skill development for new hires through structured employer training.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Due Dates: Rolling (no fixed deadline)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement of up to 50% of trainee wages during the training period; amounts and duration set by agreement with the Local Workforce Development Area.
Summary: Supports Tennessee employers in hiring and training new employees by reimbursing a portion of wages during structured, on-the-job training.
Key Information: Employers must coordinate with a Local Workforce Development Area and submit a monthly online status report if funded.
Description
This grant supports Tennessee employers in hiring and training new employees who require additional job-specific skills. Through a structured agreement with a Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA), businesses can receive reimbursement for a portion of a trainee’s wages while the new hire acquires skills on the job. The program is designed to build workforce capacity and address skill gaps by enabling practical, hands-on learning directly in the workplace. The initiative is part of the broader "Grants for Training" offerings of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
