United Facilities Inc, a leader in distribution and logistics, faced a challenge in filling key warehousing roles. The company needed workers with specialized skills in Operations for their brand-new location in Belvidere, Illinois.

 Enter The Workforce Connection and its On-the-Job Training (OJT) program. United Facilities partnered with TWC, their local workforce development board, to craft a strategy that addressed their hiring and training needs.

 Through TWC, United Facilities was introduced to the OJT program, which offered a win-win solution:

 Cost-Effective Training: As a result of proper training and high employee retention, the OJT program allowed United Facilities to save money on training and onboarding costs.

  • Custom Training Plans: The program allowed United Facilities to design training tailored to their unique processes and equipment, ensuring new hires learned the exact skills needed.
  • Talent Matching: The local workforce board assisted United Facilities identifying candidates who were eager to learn but lacked the training and experience to work within United Facilities location.
  • Additional Support: The Workforce Connection posted open United Facilities positions on job seekers board and provided space to interview candidates at their facility. Additionally, they hosted job fairs that United Facilities could attend to find candidates that matched their hiring needs.

 The OJT Program provides results such as:

 Improved Workforce Quality: Over 80% of OJT participants successfully completed training and transitioned into long-term employment.

Community Impact: The partnership strengthened the local workforce by providing meaningful career pathways for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

Employer Testimonial:

 “Partnering with The Workforce Connection’s OJT program was a game-changer for United Facilities. It allowed us to grow our team with skilled, dedicated workers while minimizing turnover and training costs. The support we received from the workforce board was incredible, and we’ve gained employees who are not only trained but invested in our company’s success.” stated Courtney Chesser, Human Resources Generalist.

 This success story illustrates how the OJT program, supported by WIOA, can provide a practical and impactful solution for employers and job seekers alike.