Project Hire

What is the Project HIRE program?

Project Hometown Investment in Regional Economies (HIRE) is a statewide Workforce Investment Act ARRA initiative focused on jobs. It provides enhanced job matching strategies linking employers and dislocated workers seeking new employment.

Ohio Learning Accounts, valued at up to $6,000, can be used to provide short‐term classroom training, on‐the‐job training (OJT), or a combination of both in order for an eligible job seeker to meet an employer’s hiring conditions. Up to $7 million, on a first come, first serve basis, will be available to match One‐Stop customers with hiring employers. The employer may also be eligible for tax credits, such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

Thanks to the collaboration of three state agencies, plus local economic development partners, employers will find people with the skills they need and Ohio’s economy will improve. If an employer is eligible to participate, a formal request must be made, training outlines need to be approved, and a contract must be signed. Seneca One Stop staff will determine if an employer and job seekers meet requirements of the program.

How do I apply?

1) Obtain and print a On The Job Training Checklist, Agreement, and Agreement Amendment. Or, you may call our office at 419-447-5011 or 800-825-5011 to have an application mailed to you

2) Return the appropriate forms by mail to:

Seneca County DJFS
Attention: Carol Owen
3362 S. Twp. Rd. 151
Tiffin, OH 44883

By Fax to: 419-447-5345

Or return them to our office

Additional Steps

1) After the appropriate forms are on file, the employer is qualified as a "training provider" and may receive Project HIRE funds for eligible trainees

2) When an eligible job candidate is identified, a Training Outline is completed and at that point funds are obligated. The outline spells out to all involved the details of the training and the expected outcomes. The outline is signed by the employer, the trainee, and the Seneca One Stop representative. (The training outline is provided as another attachment).

Note: ALL training under Project HIRE must be completed by 12/31/10.

3) When the training is complete the employer will submit an OJT Invoice, invoice for payment. Once it has been determined that an employer is eligible for payment, the completed invoice will be processed for payment.

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