CERTIFICAITON AGGREEMENT: CONDITIONS TO BE MET BY EMPLOYER
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET IF
THIS TRAINNING PROGRAM IS APPROVED FOR VA TRAINING BENEFITS:
Close supervision by qualified journeyworks is provided throughout the training program.
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The job for which the trainee is training is one in which progression to the next higher level is
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based on skills learned though this training program and not merit alone.
Length of program:
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All OJT programs are at least 6 months in length but no longer than two years.
All Apprenticeship programs are at least two years long
There is adequate space, equipment, personnel and training material to provide the training.
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Records for each trainee will be maintained to include: Job description/Training Program
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Summary, notice of change of job status (promotion, termination, ect), verification of rates of pay,
veterans’ training progress record with the hours of training given monthly in each process and
overall evaluations made at least each 3 months, and the appropriate VA forms.
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Credit will be given for previous training and experience and the length or the training program
will be reduced proportionately. Trainees who are granted credit for pervious training and
experience will be placed into the appropriate step of the wage progression scale.
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A veteran or eligible person who is already qualified for the position because of prior training or
experience will not be enrolled for VA benefits.
A copy of an approved training agreement will be provided to the trainee and the Department of
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Veterans Affairs (such as the VA form 22-8864).
The wages paid to trainees under this VA program will not be less than the wages paid to trainees
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who are not eligible for VA benefits. The beginning wage must take into account prior training
and experience. The beginning wage will be at least 50% of the wage for a fully training
employee.
By the last month of training, the wage must be at least 85% of the wage for a fully training
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employee. Government or OJT programs are exempt from this rule.
There is reasonable certainty that the job for which training is provided will be available to the
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trainee after training is completed.
Immediately upon completion of OJT, the wage must be at least equal to the wage for a fully
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trained employee.
A certificate of completion will be given to the trainee at the completion of the program.
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Printed Name and Title of authorized Institutional Representative
Signature
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