Yes, the stipulation of not completing training within the last two years would apply to initiative participants who later request training under regular Better Jobs Ontario.
Sub-Topic: Eligibility
If the individual is an apprentice at the time of layoff, would they be eligible for the initiative?
If the laid off individual wants to change occupations, they may qualify for the initiative.
Why are individuals in receipt of a “recall to work” notice ineligible for the initiative? What if they are not recalled?
The aim of the initiative is to assist permanently laid off individuals who require skills training in order to re-enter the labour market. Laid off individuals in receipt of a “recall to work” notice do not require skills upgrading in order to return to work. If an individual’s “recall to work” date has expired and… Continue reading Why are individuals in receipt of a “recall to work” notice ineligible for the initiative? What if they are not recalled?
Do the Better Jobs Ontario skills training eligibility requirements also apply to the initiative?
Yes, service provider validation of the requested skills training, including assessment of employment prospects upon completion of training, must be conducted in line with current program processes.
If the client is laid off from a sector that is not manufacturing, can they still apply for the initiative?
No, eligibility is limited to individuals laid off from a job in the manufacturing sector.
How will service providers determine whether the applicant was laid off from a job in the manufacturing sector?
Service providers will use a combination of their knowledge of the local labour market, review of applicant supplied job information (record of employment, Better Jobs Ontario application) and the North American Industry Classification System definition of the manufacturing sector to determine whether the applicant was laid off from a job in the manufacturing sector.