Quality work-based training programs benefit the worker, employers, and the community and include on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, apprenticeship, and work experience opportunities.
Benefits to Employers. Work-based training helps employers reduce their recruitment and training costs. It also helps them hire better-prepared employees who understand workplace expectations. Employers benefit from work-based training through:
- a pool of skilled and motivated potential future employees
- improved employee retention
- reduced training/recruitment costs
- developmental opportunities for a current workforce
- development of new projects with work experience placements
- involvement in the training plan development process
- an opportunity to provide community service