On-the-Job Training Supportive Services

Note: Except as indicated, all references in this document are to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), enacted as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 (Nov. 15, 2021).

Program Purpose

The BIL continues the On-the-Job Supportive Services (OJT/SS) program to increase the overall effectiveness of each State Department of Transportation’s approved OJT program in connection with Federal-aid highway construction projects and to seek other ways to increase the training opportunities for women, minorities, and disadvantaged individuals.

Statutory Citations

• 23 U.S.C. 104(a) & (b); 140(b)

Funding Features

Type of Budget Authority or Authorization of Appropriations

• Contract authority from the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund, subject to the overall Federal-aid obligation limitation.
• OJT/SS funds are available until expended and receive obligation limitation equal to contract authority. [23 U.S.C. 140(b)]

Source of funding

The OJT/SS program is funded by a set-aside not to exceed $10 million (for each of FY 2022-2026) from the funding that the BIL authorizes for FHWA’s administrative expenses. [23 U.S.C. 104(a)] In addition, States are authorized to use up to ½ of 1 percent of their apportioned funds under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program at 23 U.S.C. 104(b) to carry out activities under 23 U.S.C. 140(b). [23 U.S.C. 140(b)]

Federal Share

• The Federal share is 100% for OJT/SS. [23 CFR 230.113(a)]

Program Features

The BIL makes no change to the manner in which FHWA is to administer the OJT/SS program.

Additional Information and Assistance

• For more information about OJT/SS program, visit:
  On-the-Job Training Supportive Services (OJT/SS) | FHWA (dot.gov)
• FHWA can connect you with your local FHWA office and support you with technical assistance for planning, design, construction, preserving, and improving public roads and in the stewardship of Federal funds. For assistance, visit: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bipartisan-infrastructure-law/technical_support.cfm
• Other funding for workforce development (see Training and Education fact sheet)