### Question
How is the "on-the-job training " defined?


### Answer
The term **on-the-job training ** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 2801* as follows -

> training by an employer that is provided to a paid participant while engaged in productive work in a job that—


(A) provides knowledge or skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

