Service providers should review the BJO Application Checklist for Employment Service/Integrated Employment Services Providers to understand the required documents to submit as part of the application package. The checklist outlines up to eight documents that should be submitted as part of an application package. In addition to the documents that the client provides, service providers… Continue reading What must a Service Provider complete to support the Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) application?
Topic: Application Process
What documents are clients required to complete to apply to Better Jobs Ontario (BJO)?
To apply to BJO, individuals must complete/provide the following to their service provider: BJO Application for Financial Assistance (digital or PDF) A copy of the letter of acceptance, and any necessary supporting documentation from the training institution If applicable, clients must also include the following documents to support their application: Three written quotes for the… Continue reading What documents are clients required to complete to apply to Better Jobs Ontario (BJO)?
How can an individual access the Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) Application for Financial Assistance?
Service providers can either share a PDF version of the BJO Application for Financial Assistance for applicants to fill out or invite them to apply digitally through the EO Portal. The EO Portal and BJO online application form are online tools that clients can use to complete a BJO application package, including completing the application… Continue reading How can an individual access the Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) Application for Financial Assistance?
How does an individual apply for Better Jobs Ontario (BJO)?
To apply to BJO, an individual must first meet with an Employment Ontario Integrated Employment Service (IES) / Employment Service (ES) provider to discuss their employment and training goals. Service providers then work with the client to develop an Employment Action Plan (EAP) / Employment Service Plan (ESP) and the individual conducts research on which… Continue reading How does an individual apply for Better Jobs Ontario (BJO)?
Is there a time limit for applicants to apply for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program?
No, applicants can apply for project funding at any time. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
How do organizations apply for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) program?
Potential sponsors are able to apply for project funding through an online application portal, which can be accessed through the OJCP page on Ontario.ca. The OJCP Sponsor Application for Funding allows for potential sponsors to provide their project proposal, participant information, supporting documentation and other required elements for ministry review, assessment, and recommendation.
How do individuals apply to be participants in an Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project?
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?
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.