Investing in employers that invest in people.

Healthcare employers across Los Angeles face persistent staffing shortages. SBWIB supports hospitals, clinics, and care providers by coordinating training, preparing candidates, and reducing the cost of onboarding new staff.

Health-Flex HRTP

Wage Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per employee

HRTP provides a flat reimbursement of up to $3,000 to support employers who train newly hired workers in high-demand healthcare positions.

Employer Match Requirement:
HRTP requires employers to contribute toward training costs. This match may include wages paid during training, supervision time, or internal training resources.

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ACE (Advancing Careers Equitably) — WIOA OJT Guidelines

Wage Reimbursement: Follows WIOA policy

Employers participating under ACE may receive reimbursement consistent with WIOA OJT guidelines, which generally include:

  • Up to 50% of wages reimbursed during the training period

  • Training plans tailored to the occupation

  • Reimbursement amounts vary by role, wage level, and training duration

Employer Match Requirement:
Under WIOA, employers provide the remaining share of wages not reimbursed (typically the other 50%) and commit to training the employee according to the approved plan.

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How SBWIB Supports Employers

Candidate Referrals

We connect employers to individuals who have completed high-quality allied health training programs across the region.

Customized Training Plans

We work with each employer to outline training tasks and timelines that meet HRTP or WIOA OJT guidelines.

Clinical & Work-Based Learning Partnerships

Employers may host clinical rotations, externships, or job-shadowing to engage upcoming graduates.

Apprenticeship Development

SBWIB builds structured apprenticeship pathways that give employers predictable pipelines for high-need roles.

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Getting Started

The process is straightforward:

1. Discuss your hiring needs.
We review your open positions and determine OJT eligibility.

2. Develop a training plan.
SBWIB outlines competencies, duration, and documentation requirements.

3. Hire and train.
Once approved, employers may onboard eligible participants and begin the reimbursement process.

Connect With Us

SBWIB Healthcare Project Manager

Dylan Farris, Ed.D.

(310) 970-7700
dfarris@sbwib.org