OJT (ON-THE-JOB TRAINING)
Training given while on the job by an employer who agrees to retain the trainee in employment may be considered a program of education for VA benefits. The structured training must be six months to two years in duration.
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
Training given while on the job (80-90%) and in the classroom (10-20%) by a sponsor who has been registered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship to offer the progressive attainment of manual, mechanical or technical skills & knowledge in accordance with industry standards for an occupation that meets apprenticeable criteria. Average length of Apprenticeship training is four years. |