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.
Topic: Initiative Overview
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.
How are laid off individuals made aware of the initiative?
Employment Service providers are responsible for identifying potential clients. Workers impacted by a mass layoff in the manufacturing sector will be informed of the initiative through the Rapid Re-employment and Training Services (RRTS) process. An optional Better Jobs Ontario Manufacturing Sector Initiative – RRTS Information Deck is available for use at applicable RRTS information sessions.
For the purposes of the initiative, how is Manufacturing Sector defined?
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada defines NAICS 31-33 – Manufacturing as a sector that comprises establishments primarily engaged in the chemical, mechanical or physical transformation of materials or substances into new products. These products may be finished, in the sense that they are ready to be used or consumed, or semi-finished, in… Continue reading For the purposes of the initiative, how is Manufacturing Sector defined?
How does the initiative differ from regular Better Jobs Ontario?
To better assist individuals impacted by manufacturing sector layoffs, this initiative creates a separate eligibility and suitability stream within Better Jobs Ontario. The initiative’s eligibility and suitability criteria differ from regular Better Jobs Ontario in the following ways: Targeted Individuals: Eligibility is limited to individuals laid off from a job in the manufacturing sector as… Continue reading How does the initiative differ from regular Better Jobs Ontario?
Are all Employment Service (ES) and Integrated Employment Services (IES) service providers involved in the initiative?
Yes.