The GI Bill pays for OJT!
Most veterans and reservists know they can use the G.I.
Bill to pay for the costs of education. But did you
know that you can also receive up to $12,000
in tax-free benefits for training twenty-four months
in an On-The-Job or Apprenticeship training program?
That means that the VA will pay you up to $878.90
a month ($252.45 for Reserve GI Bill) tax-free,
on top of your regular salary!
Here's how the GI Bill On-The-Job training program
works for you!
If you are a veteran or currently in the guard or reserve
the On-The-Job Training (OJT) Program offers you an
alternative way to use your VA (G.I. Bill) education
and training benefits. While training, you can receive
monthly training benefits from the Veterans Affairs
in addition to your regular salary.
OJT programs may be approved in a wide variety of occupations.
Some in trades that may relate to your military occupation,
but many that don't. Currently approved programs range
from law enforcement officers to mechanics to electricians.
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Qualifying Jobs:
To qualify, your job must meet the following criteria:
- You must be supervised at least 50% of the time.
- Job training must lead to an entry level position.
(Management training programs do not qualify)
- You must be a full-time paid employee, not on
commission.
- Your training must be documented and reported.
- You cannot be already qualified for the Job by
previous experience.
- You must be recently hired (within one to two
years).
- The Job must require at least six months training
to become fully trained.
- The Employer may be private; local or state government
Here is a list of well-known employers
who participate in the VA's Apprenticeship Program:
- Pirelli Tire Co.
- Procter & Gamble Co.
- Merck Pharmaceuticals
- Cessna Aircraft
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
- Lockheed Martin Corp.
- Bell South
- World Toyota
- Comcast
- Pratt and Whitney Engine Co.
- Law enforcement (police, sheriff, State Patrol)
- Dept. of Corrections (prisons, detention centers)
- Local Fire Departments
Eligibility:
You may be eligible if you are otherwise eligible
for the GI Bill either under the Active Duty (Veteran)
or Reserve GI Bill programs and:
- You are no longer on Active Duty;
- You were recently hired or promoted;
- It's been less than 10 years since you left the
service; or
- You are currently a member of the Guard or Reserve
(Reserve GI Bill).
So if you are qualified for the
GI Bill and you have started a new job or apprenticeship
program, you need to apply for this little known GI
Bill benefit. This is in addition to your take home
pay. In some cases the VA will even pay retroactively
for OJT from the past 12 months.
Note: You may not receive GI Bill OJT benefits
at the same time you are receiving the GI Bill education
benefits.
Click
here for the latest information on the exact amounts
the GI Bill will pay.
The next step:
Your next step should be to contact your Regional
VA office or local State
Approving Agency (SAA). They will help you get started
on the process and answer any questions you may have.
Remember: If you have decided to pursue your
education, many schools offer free information packets
they will mail you. You can request information from
multiple schools at once by filling out a form on Military.com.
With no obligation or cost, learning about different
schools is a great way to take the first step. Click
here to request information.
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