Training Services

On the Job Training

When an employer needs to fill a vacant position, they often have a choice of hiring a skilled worker or a worker who needs to have additional training. If the employer is willing to hire an individual who has no prior experience in the vacant position, an On-the-Job Training contract may be developed with the Southeast Tennessee Workforce Development Board which oversees the career center system. Under this agreement, up to 50% of the trainee's wages during the specified training period may be reimbursed. The employer must agree to retain the trainee upon successful completion of the training. If you are an interested employer, download and fill out the OJT Pre-Award application and email it as an attachment to [email protected].

• OJT Overview & Requirements 
• OJT Q&A's on D-U-N-S number
• OJT Pre-Award Application

Incumbent Worker Training

The state may enter into an agreement with an employer to provide training to workers whose skills must be upgraded in order to avert worker dislocation. The state program may provide up to 100% of the training costs for this type of training. If you are an interested employer, please print and review the Guidelines then download the PDF fillable Pre-Application form for the Incumbent Worker Application and email it as an attachment to [email protected]. State instructions, guidelines and FAQ links are listed below. 

1. Overview & Guidelines
2. Pre-Application
3. Service to Employers
4. FAQ's

Customized Training

When an employer identifies the need to train a group of job applicants in a specific occupational skill area, the Southeast Tennessee Workforce Development Board may assist with meeting the employer's training needs. A portion of the training may be reimbursed with the agreement that workers will be hired upon successful completion.

Want more information about how we can help you train new hires or upskill existing employees? 

Send us an online inquiry and a member of our team will get in touch with you soon! 

Business Services Contacts:  

SETWORKS - Southeast Tennessee Local Workforce Development Board Staff

• [email protected]
• Southeast Tennessee Local Area - All 10 Counties

Shannon Willis - Business Services Team Lead, American Job Center Athens

• [email protected] 
• 423-252-5053 
  
• McMinn, Meigs, Bradley, Polk, and Rhea Counties
  

Peter Brown - Business Services Team Lead, American Job Center Chattanooga

• [email protected]
• 423-643-2319  
  
• Hamilton, Grundy, Marion, Sequatchie, and Bledsoe Counties