Section 7-601. PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY

 

601.1In order to participate in this on-the-job training program a person shall meet all of the following basic eligibility requirements:

 

(a)Be a resident of the District of Columbia;

 

(b)Be twenty-two (22) years or older;

 

(c)Have one (1) or more dependents; and

 

(d)Be without a job for at least thirty (30) consecutive days prior to application.

 

601.2Notwithstanding §601.1(d), persons enrolled in federally-funded employment and training programs administered by the Department may be subsequently enrolled in the On-Job Training Program for Adults with Dependents without an intervening period of unemployment; Provided, that the persons meet all other eligibility requirements of the program.

 

601.3The Director may require that eligible participants agree to attend a pre-employment orientation and enrichment program before being considered for referral to an on-the-job training opportunity.