Employment Preparation & Workforce Placement
Bridging training into gainful employment through subsidized internships, U.S. Job Corps applications, and career counseling.
- Youth Employment: Pre-Apprenticeship & Micro-Enterprise Incubation
- Placement Support: National Employment Exchange & Career Counseling
- Active across Majuro, Ebeye (Kwajalein), and Outer Islands
Strategic Plan Mandates & Benchmarks
Annual Internship Placements
Direct placement in critical national sectors with a target of 60% employment outcome.
Youth Enterprise Incubation
Funded seed-capital ventures launched across atolls in direct partnership with OCIT and SBDC by 2028.
Secondary School KAB/SIYB
Full curriculum integration of ILO Know About Business & Start/Improve Your Business across all high schools.
Registered Portal Users
Verified Marshallese jobseekers and certified technical specialists linked to employers on the centralized registry by 2026.
National Internship Program (EPP)
The Employment Preparation Program (EPP) provides direct wage subsidization to reduce onboarding risk for Marshallese employers while guaranteeing experiential training and wage standards for graduating youth.
Co-Funded Wage Subsidy Structure
The National Training Council reimburses [CONFIRM: subsidy percentage] of prevailing hourly wages for approved apprentices during the initial 6-month placement cycle.
Accredited Host Entity Partners
Internship Program Process
Initial consultation & registration at Delap offices
Interview & discuss placement with approved host
Candidate returns docs & placement preferences
Verification of credentials & employer match
Formal tripartite agreement executed at NTC
Program Enrollment Pathway
- 1 Complete technical certification at CMI, USP-Majuro, or maritime academies.
- 2 Submit National ID & transcript to NTC Delap Headquarters or the digital portal.
- 3 Attend 2-week mandatory Workplace Ethics & Readiness module prior to deployment.
- 1 Submit host compliance clearance (RMI Business License & Social Security good standing).
- 2 Define technical vacancy and designate certified senior supervisor or master craftsman.
- 3 Sign standard tripartite NTC placement memorandum ensuring wage standards.
U.S. Job Corps Applications
NTC helps young Marshallese apply to U.S. Job Corps centers for residential career training and education. Our team guides you through eligibility, paperwork, and preparation before you travel.
1. Talk to NTC
Visit our Majuro or Ebeye office to find out whether Job Corps is right for you and what you need to apply.
2. Prepare Your Application
Our staff help you gather documents and complete the application. [CONFIRM: required documents]
3. Train at a Job Corps Center
Accepted applicants live and train at a Job Corps center in the United States, earning career credentials.
Career Readiness & Vocational Counseling
Systemic preparation of youth prior to market entry. Our vocational counselors deliver structured curriculum across public and private secondary schools in Majuro, Kwajalein, and outer island educational complexes.
KAB / SIYB Entrepreneurship Modules
Standardized International Labour Organization (ILO) training covering business idea generation, financial book-keeping, cost calculation, and regulatory licensing in RMI.
Workplace Ethics & Professional Standards
Institutional immersion addressing reliability, occupational safety protocols, digital communication etiquette, and dispute mitigation in sovereign workplaces.
High School Career Profiling & Guidance
Psychometric aptitude assessments aligning graduating cohorts with high-demand national trades, maritime navigation, nursing, and maritime logistics.
Vocational Clinic Field Schedule
[DATE]Take Action with the National Training Council
Whether you are an aspiring Marshallese worker seeking accredited placement, or an employer building national capacity, initiate your statutory registration below.
Marshallese Jobseekers & Trainees
Access wage-subsidized apprenticeships, support applying to U.S. Job Corps, or secure official placement on the National Employment Registry.
- Free enrollment for RMI citizens
- Guaranteed wage baseline compliance
Employers & State Enterprises
Receive up to 75% reimbursement for intern wages while developing your workforce pipelines under accredited national standards.
- Direct quarterly NTC wage reimbursement
- Pre-screened and certified candidates