Evaluating Employer Suitability (Calumet Area Industrial Commission)

  • CAIC’s focus is on the manufacturing industry, which also includes employers from the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) and warehousing industries. This is the primary factor that impacts an employer’s suitability.  
  • During mandatory OJT site visits, the Business Services Representative verifies that the employer is fully operational and compliant with safety and legal standards.
  • A critical factor in evaluating an employer, especially for OJT program, is the intent to hire. Employers must commit to hiring candidates into full-time, permanent positions rather than temporary or seasonal roles.

This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Jacob Carruthers in 2026. This draft content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.