The Department has established an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program in accordance with . It is TxDOT’s policy to require full utilization of all available training and skill improvement opportunities to assure the increased participation of minority group, female, and disadvantaged individuals in all phases of the highway construction industry.

Under 23 CFR 230 and , the Department has the authority to

conduct reviews of contractors to ensure compliance with the contract provisions and the implementation of special requirements for OJT training

( ). A Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of OJT special provisions will constitute a material breach of the contract.

TxDOT’s CIV will notify every contractor selected for participation in the program at the beginning of each calendar year and advise them of the number of trainees they are expected to support. Participating contractors must enroll, train and graduate a number of trainees sufficient to meet their assigned annual trainee goal.