The Oregon Preferred Worker Program Wage Subsidy Reimbursement Request is a program that provides financial incentives to employers who hire qualified workers and pay them at or above the state minimum wage. This program helps to provide jobs for individuals who may have difficulty finding employment due to barriers such as a lack of work experience or a criminal record. The program is administered by the Oregon Employment Department and is funded by employer contributions. The Oregon Preferred Worker Program Wage Subsidy Reimbursement Request consists of two types of reimbursement requests: the Wages Subsidy Reimbursement Request and the Training Reimbursement Request. The Wages Subsidy Reimbursement Request provides employers with a 50% reimbursement for wages paid to a qualified worker for up to six months. The Training Reimbursement Request provides employers with a reimbursement of up to $1,500 for training costs related to the hiring of a qualified worker. Both requests must be completed and submitted to the Oregon Employment Department in order to receive reimbursement.