For individuals to apply for OJCP projects, the steps are as follows: Find and connect with an Employment Service (ES) provider or Integrated Employment Services (IES) provider. The individual and the ES provider or IES provider develop a plan that outlines their skills, career interests and the services needed to help reach their goals. Individuals… Continue reading How do individuals apply to be participants in an Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project?
Sub-Topic: Application
Do the Better Jobs Ontario follow-up requirements also apply to the initiative?
Yes.
When would the service provider redirect an applicant to regular Better Jobs Ontario?
If the individual is ineligible for the initiative, they should be advised to apply to regular Better Jobs Ontario.
Are there any initiative specific requirements when providing the recommendation rationale?
The recommendation rationale must indicate that the client is applying under the initiative and include a statement confirming that the layoff was from a job in the manufacturing sector.
Will a new Better Jobs Ontario Eligibility and Suitability Assessment Template be developed for this initiative?
The assessment template will be unchanged. For targeted individuals, service providers will award maximum points in the Active Job Search, Duration of Unemployment and Work History criteria in the Second Career Eligibility and Suitability Assessment Template. Assessment of the remaining criteria, Educational Attainment, Labour Market Prospects, Type of Training and Occupational Skills Experience, does not… Continue reading Will a new Better Jobs Ontario Eligibility and Suitability Assessment Template be developed for this initiative?
Do applicants use the existing Better Jobs Ontario application form?
Yes, applicants complete the existing Better Jobs Ontario Application for Financial Assistance form.