Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 794.1 - FIRST-TO-WORK PROGRAM
Subchapter 3 - PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Section 17-794.1-26 - On-the-job-training (OJT)

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-794.1-26

Current through August, 2024

(a) The department may arrange to have a participant hired by a private or public employer and, while engaged in productive work, receive training that provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of that job.

(b) The department shall use available resources in the community for OJT placements for FTW participants.

(c) The department may enter into a contract to reimbure the OJT employer for providing training and additional supervision to the participant.

(d) Participants in OJT shall be compensated by the employer at the same rates as similarly situated employees or trainees, including benefits and periodic increases, and not less than federal or state minimum wage law.

(e) Wages paid to participants in OJT shall be considered to be earned income.

(f) OJT participants who become ineligible for AFDC shall remain FTW participants for the duration of the OJT.

(g) OJT activity shall be supervised by an employer, work site sponsor, or other responsible party daily.

(h) The department may pay for costs of child care, transportation, and supportive services for participants in OJT, provided funds are available.

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