No. Ontario Job Creation Partnerships participants are not employees of the ministry, or the project sponsor. You will not receive a Record of Employment (ROE) after you exit the program. You will, however, receive a T4E.
Sub-Topic: General
What should I do if I move and my address, and/or telephone number changes?
To ensure your financial assistance continues without interruption, report any address, email and/or phone number changes to your local ministry office immediately. If you are receiving Employment Insurance (EI) then you must advise Service Canada of your new address, email and/or telephone number.
Is funding available for Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project participants?
Yes, funding for participants performing activities under an OJCP project comes from two sources: Federal Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for those participants who are active EI claimants; and Provincial financial assistance from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Note: In some cases, participants may receive an additional wage top up. This is… Continue reading Is funding available for Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project participants?
Is funding available for project sponsors?
Yes, successful applicants may receive funding from the ministry, for eligible costs an applicant cannot raise on their own or through other partnership sources. The financial assistance will vary depending on the project scope, duration, participant activities, and contributions from the sponsor and other partners.
What is the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) program?
The OJCP program provides work experience to eligible unemployed job seekers (participants) through projects that benefit the participant, and the community and / or local economy. These projects provide participants with opportunities to gain work experience to improve their employment prospects. The primary focus of OJCP is helping the participant find long term, sustainable employment.
Why is the requirement for service coordination so much higher for Youth Job Connection (YJC)? I don’t think we can provide 50 per cent of our clients with coordinated community services.
YJC provides employment services to youth with multiple and/or complex barriers to employment. Building strong relationships with other community organizations is necessary to reach the clients most suitable for the program. Given the client target, the coordination with other community services and supports is also crucial to provide the supports necessary for the client to… Continue reading Why is the requirement for service coordination so much higher for Youth Job Connection (YJC)? I don’t think we can provide 50 per cent of our clients with coordinated community services.
How does the ministry define “multi-barriered” youth clients?
Youth Job Connection supports youth with multiple and/or complex barriers to employment resulting from some combination of challenging life circumstances. This includes youth who may be racialized, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, or queer (LGBT2SQ), Indigenous, recent immigrants, or living with disabilities and mental health issues. In addition, youth may be facing some combination of… Continue reading How does the ministry define “multi-barriered” youth clients?
What is the difference between Youth Job Connection and Youth Job Connection Summer? Which one should a youth consider?
Youth Job Connection consists of two components: A year-round component, which provides intensive employment supports for youth aged 15 to 29 who are not in employment, education or training and who experience multiple barriers to employment. A summer component – Youth Job Connection: Summer – which provides summer, part-time and after-school job opportunities to high… Continue reading What is the difference between Youth Job Connection and Youth Job Connection Summer? Which one should a youth consider?
Why is the government delivering an employment program focused on youth?
Through consultations, we heard from many stakeholders that our youth employment and training services should target young people across a broader spectrum of needs. Research shows that youth facing significant barriers to employment require more intensive and longer-term supports, such as pre-employment and job readiness supports, job placements and ongoing coaching. Youth with fewer barriers… Continue reading Why is the government delivering an employment program focused on youth?
Is there a risk that Youth Job Connection could incentivize youth to drop out of high school for employment?
The Youth Job Connection Program is not intended to incentivize youth to leave school; it is designed to help young people between the ages of 15 and 29 experiencing significant employment barriers. It provides access to employability and employment skills development, along with education/training and work experiences. The goal is to support young people in… Continue reading Is there a risk that Youth Job Connection could incentivize youth to drop out of high school for employment?