Sub-Topic: Access

The government is committed to ensuring new youth programs are accessible to all Ontario youth, including Francophone and Indigenous youth. To meet this commitment, the ministry conducted a comprehensive, evidence-based analysis of geography, labour market information, service provider capacity and demographic characteristics to ensure community needs are met. Where need has been identified, the service… Continue reading How is the government ensuring the needs of Francophone and Indigenous communities are met through the Youth Job Connection program?

Youth Job Connection can provide job placement supports for a participant with a disability over the maximum $1,000 to cover costs related to assisted devices and other placement related accommodations. The service provider must have the ability to deliver the contracted service in a facility that is readily accessible to individuals, including persons with disabilities.… Continue reading How can a person with disabilities be supported through this program?

The government is committed to ensuring youth employment programs are accessible to all Ontario youth, while also ensuring public funds are spent effectively and services are targeted to where they are needed. The program is delivered by qualified service providers within all Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM) and District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) areas… Continue reading How is the government ensuring that Youth Job Connection is accessible to all youth across Ontario, given that there are a reduced number of service providers delivering this program as compared to the former Youth Employment Fund?

Using their highly developed networks, service providers are responsible for recruiting eligible employers to participate in the program. Service providers must select appropriate employers using a defined set of eligibility and suitability criteria that includes factors such as whether the employer offers a placement that is consistent with the client’s goals, and/or has demonstrated positive… Continue reading How can employers apply to participate in Youth Job Connection? What are some of the criteria?

Service provider contact information is available through the Employment Ontario page on ontario.ca.

Using their highly developed networks, service providers are responsible for recruiting eligible youth and employers to participate in the program. Program information, including where to access the program, is also available to the general public on the Employment Ontario page on ontario.ca. In addition, the Employment Ontario Contact Centre, available at 1-800-387-5656, offers up-to-date information on… Continue reading How can potential participants and employers find out about Youth Job Connection and how to access the program in their community?