On-the-Job Apprenticeship Training

You may be eligible to receive a monthly benefit check from the U.S. Department of Veterans'
Affairs.

What is on-the-job training?

On-the-job training (OJT) is training you receive while actually performing a job and earning
wages, as well as receiving your G.1. Bill benefits. OJT programs are normally from six months
to two years in length.

What is apprenticeship training?
Apprenticeship Training is on-the-job training coupled with theoretical related instruction. You
receive your G.1. Bill benefits while working full-time and earning wages. Apprenticeship
programs are normally from two years to five years in length.

Monthly benefit check
The amount of your monthly benefit check can vary. For example, Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.l. Bill) Veterans' could receive initial checks of up to $402.00 per month.

Who to contact for assistance
If you have questions concerning the eligibility or approval of a specific apprenticeship or on-the-job training program, contact the State Approving Agency office nearest you. The locations in Pennsylvania are:

Veterans' Military Education
Department of Education
State Approving Agency
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
Telephone: (717) 787-2414

Veterans' Military Education
State Approving Agency
State Office Building
Broad & Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19 130
Telephone: (2 15) 560-2509

Veterans' Military Education
State Approving Agency
1202 State Office Building
300 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Telephone: (412) 565-5364
If you have questions concerning your eligibility for benefits, contact the Veterans' Affairs office
nearest you. The locations in Pennsylvania are:

Veterans' Affairs Center
Wissahickon Avenue & Manheim Street
P.O. Box 8079
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Veterans' Affairs Regional Office
1000 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Nationwide toll-free number is: 1-888-442-455 1

Bureau for Veterans' Affairs
PA Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs
Commonweal t h of Pennsylvania

Bureau For Veterans' Affairs
Bldg 5-0-47, FTIG
Annville, P A 17003
Phone: 1-800-547-2838
Fax: (717) 861-8589