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costs associated with training the OJT trainee often calculated based on a percentage of the trainee's wages. 3. Workplace and cooperative education: Programs that combine workplace training with related instruction which may include cooperative education programs 4. Training programs operated by the private sector 5. Skills upgrading and retraining: Courses that prepare persons for entrance into a new occupation through instruction in new and different skills demanded by technological changes. These courses train incumbent workers in specific skills needed by that business or industry and that lead to potential career growth and increased wages. This includes courses that develop professional competencies that are particularly relevant to a vocational/occupational goal. It must be demonstrated that the training will result in the workers' acquisition of transferable skills or an industry -recognized certification or credential. 6. Entrepreneurial training 7. Job -readiness training 8. Adult Education and Literacy programs: Services or instruction below the postsecondary level for individuals who are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under state law and lack basic educational skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society and on a job, Services include, but are not limited to, one-on-one instruction, coursework, or workshops that provide direction for the development and ability to read, write, and speak in English, compute, and solve problems, at levels of proficiency necessary to function in society or on the job, 9. Customized training: Training that is designed to meet the special requirements of an employer or group of employers and that is conducted with a commitment by the employer to employ an individual upon successful completion of the training and for which the employer pays for a portion of the cost of training. EMPLOYERS SERVICES 1. Employer needs assessment: Evaluation of employer needs, particularly future hiring and talent needs. 2. Job posting: Receiving and filling of job openings; searching resunnes; providing access to a diverse labor pool. 3. Applicant pre-screening: Assessing candidates according to the employer's requirements and hiring needs; referring candidates based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to the employer requirements. 4. Recruitment assistance: Raising awareness of employers and job openings and attracting individuals to apply for employment at a hiring organization. Specific activities may include posting of employer announcements, provision of job applications, and hosting job ,Fairs and 16