Overview

The Better Jobs Ontario program is an application-based grant program that provides unemployed individuals with financial assistance for skills training up to 52 weeks in duration to transition them into high-skill, in-demand occupations. This program is available to unemployed individuals, who have been laid-off, or are from a low-income household experiencing challenges attaching to the labour market.

Financial assistance up to $28,000 to help with training-related costs such as tuition, books, and other instructional costs, transportation and basic living allowance, based on individual need. Additional funding may be available for dependent care, disability-related supports, living away from home supports, and Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and/or language upgrade training.

Individuals interested in skills training must meet with an Employment Services (ES) / Integrated Employment Services (IES) provider and complete a thorough employment service needs assessment prior to applying to Better Jobs Ontario.

ES/IES providers support individuals through the application process, are responsible for assessing individuals against the Better Jobs Ontario eligibility and suitability requirements ,and for conducting follow-ups and reporting on participant outcomes. The ministry is responsible for reviewing the eligibility and suitability assessment submitted by ES/IES providers as well as assessing the financial need of individuals.

Visit the Better Jobs Ontario ontario.ca page for program information aimed at the public.