Effective OJT ProgramEffective OJT Program

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Effective OJT ProgramEffective OJT Program

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OJT ProgramOJT Program

• The Federal Highway Administration under title 23 CFR, part 230 requires all state highway agencies to establish and utilize On-the-Job Training on federally-funded highway construction projects.

Federal Requirements

• Train and upgrade minorities, women and disadvantaged persons to journeyman level status in the highway construction industry;

• Establish a plentiful and well diverse pool of skilled workers for the highway construction industry; and

• Demonstrate that equal opportunity exists in the highway construction industry

AlternateAlternate

VsVs

Traditional Traditional

Alternate• Annual goal• Calendar year

agreement• Flexible work-site• Monthly training

reports• Certificate of

completion

Traditional• Project goal• Contract provisions• Weekly federal payroll• Monthly training

reports• Certificate of

completion

Effective Leadership Effective Leadership

Do not wait to use rules and regulations

to help your program succeed

• Proactive

• Passion

• Advocate

• Get Involved

• Success

BenefitsBenefits

For EmployersFor Employers

• Improve skills

• Improve productivity

• Improve efficiency

• Develops diverse workforce

For TraineesFor Trainees

• Self-esteem

• Self confidence

• Financial reward

• Certificate

Effectiveness of a Effectiveness of a Good RelationshipGood Relationship

ContractorsContractors

• Improves Communication

• Improves response

• Increases Collaboration

Mentors/Coach, Mentors/Coach, SupervisorsSupervisors

• Allows Mentors/Coaches to develop a relationship with OJT Staff

• Willing to assist in setting up interviews

• Willing to provide support at the job site to facilitate the interview process

• Reinforces effective training for trainees

TraineesTrainees

The OJT Representative

• Explanation and importance of program

• Answer questions from trainees

• Allows one-on-one communication

• Allows trainees to identify with the DOT

• DOT’s commitment to the trainee

Effective ToolsEffective Tools

• OJT Manual (English and Spanish)

• DVD and media Information

• Newsletter

• Brochures for trainees (English and Spanish), for Coach/Mentor

• Pocket Card Certificate

• OJT Trainee Interviews

• Bilingual Specialist

Mandate Program Mandate Program

Vs. Vs.

Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development

Economic ImpactEconomic Impact• Job Creation

• Economic Dollar/Indirect Impact$ 8.50 Hr. average wage

x 2080 Hrs. per year $17,680 income-Impact (1)x154 trainees $2,722,720 earning-impact (2) 154 trainees

x 10 (1x2) 1,540 jobs Employment-Impact (3)

$27,227,200 Total Indirect-Impact per year

Social Impact

• Not measured by dollars and cents

• Relieves financial burden for taxpayers

• Increase employment opportunities

• Creates a better life for individuals

Construction Impact

For the amount of money used to fund the

On-the-Job Training Program, you can

clearly see the economic impact it has within the

state. The highway construction industry benefits

greatly with the assistance of OJT in developing

a skilled diverse workforce in meeting the needs

and challenges it faces entering the 21st

Century.

Effective ResultEffective Result

2008 OJT Program Summary2008 OJT Program Summary

OJT Program

Trainees Enrolled in 2008 146

- Trainees Terminated during 2008 21

Trainees Participating in the Program 125

Total Graduates 120

Trainees Still Active for 2009 44

Demographic breakdown of all Demographic breakdown of all Program Participants 2008Program Participants 2008

Race Male Female Total

Minorities 73 4 62%

Non-minorities 40 8 38%

Total 113 12 125

Demographic Breakdown of Demographic Breakdown of Trainees Graduated in 2008Trainees Graduated in 2008

Race Male Female Total

Minorities 67 4 59%

Non-minorities 37 12 41%

Total 104 16 120

Total Graduation in 2008

83%

Trainee Interviews in 2008Trainee Interviews in 2008

241 Interviews

• 131 Initial Interviews

• 30 Follow-Up Interviews

• 80 Graduate Interviews

OutreachOutreach

• Construction Career Days

ConclusionConclusion

““Our Commitment to You”Our Commitment to You”

““Training Makes The Difference”Training Makes The Difference”