Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
This program provides employers with matching and placement services. Job developers will assist you in assessing a candidate’s skills, aptitudes and interests in relation to the workplace business needs. They will develop a training plan that is realistic and consistent with the positions' requirements. As well, support in identifying and resolving workplace issues is available. Financial incentives may be negotiable to offset some of the costs associated with providing an effective work experience where appropriate. Note: The candidate cannot be hired before the contract is approved.
The Apprenticeship Scholarship of $1,000 supports
individuals who require upgrading to meet the academic eligibility requirements for apprenticeship
training in their chosen trade. The apprenticeship scholarships are awarded to participants
through 2 payments. Initial $500 is awarded when the individual is registered for upgrading
and a final $500 when the individual has
successfully completed upgrading, is employed and is registered as an apprentice.
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The Co-operative Education Tax Credit (CETC) is a
refundable tax credit available to employers who hire students enrolled at an Ontario university or college
co-operative education program. Maximum credit is up to $3,000 per work placement. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the program on behalf of
Ontario through the federal income tax system.
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Ontario Job Creation Partnerships is an employment program that provides work experience to unemployed job seekers within projects that benefit the community or local economy. At the end of their participation,
participants will have recent work experience and
additional skills to add to their resumes, increasing their chances of successfully finding long-term employment.
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TIOW is a joint Federal initiative providing unemployed older workers (aged 55-64) in vulnerable communities with programming aimed at increasing their
employability and re-integrating them into employment, ensuring they remain active and productive labour
market participants while their communities undergo adjustment. Placement incentives to employers can be up to $3,000.
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