- It is important to maintain consistent communication and follow-up with employers to keep the partnership active.
- Sometimes the point of contact may be interested, but others in the organization may view the program as a burden. Overcoming this requires clearly communicating how the program offers significant advantages with minimal risk.
- It is important to ensure that the primary contact has the authority to make final decisions on hiring or OJT agreements.
- To reduce the administrative burden on employers, CAIC pre-fills the OJT agreement based on information collected in the pre-award checklist.
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.
