Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation
Customized Training with Employers Policies, Procedures and Employer Responsibility

Policies:
PWDC will invest WIA Title 1 Adult and Dislocated Worker funds (if available) in customized training with
Employers when the following applies:

• The training is job specific and the outcome of the training is a full time regular position. WIA funds will not be invested in part time or seasonal positions.
• The training with employers is targeted for “high priority industries” in the region (healthcare, etc.)
  as reported by the Workforce Investment Board (WIB). However, employers that have a shortage of employees will also be considered.
• PWDC staff must meet with the employer to discuss policies and procedures.
• Employers need to pay for 50% of the training cost. This investment by employers can be “documented in-kind services” such as space, equipment, mentoring services, etc.
• Employers who choose vendors to deliver the training services will approve the curriculum prior to the start of training.
• A minimum of $8.00 an hour is expected on all projects.
• Only Philadelphia residents/U.S. citizens.
  

Procedures:
PWDC will assist in the successful implementation of the program by:

• Utilizing the Pennsylvania CareerLink as the predominant recruitment source.
• Prescreen and test all interested candidates.
• Counsel and case manage all programs participants.
• Receive written notification of the employer’s commitment to hire all successful graduates.
• Complete all contractual information such as costs, payout schedules and curriculum.

Employer/Provider Responsibility:
The following is a list of documentation the employer/provider must present prior to training approval.

• Curriculum
• Supply a Job Description
• Submit a Budget (projected cost of training)
• Submit a Letter of Commitment to Hire (successful graduates)
• Provide proof of the following insurance:
  
  • Fidelity Bond (Indemnification Waiver Letter)
  • General Liability
  • Workmen’s Compensation

An RFP will be released once a year to give employers and vendors the opportunity to bid on providing a customized job training (CJT) program.

If you have any questions, please contact our Employer Hotline at 800-892-2288.

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