The ministry has identified the following four performance measures to evaluate the pilot: Learner Progress: The progress of participants, who are in a provincial correctional facility for a longer period, in completing the activities as per the learning plan they developed (with their service provider) after they have registered for the Get SET program; Re-Registration:… Continue reading What performance measures are being used to evaluate the success of the pilot?
Topic: Initiative Overview
How is the ministry tracking Corrections Literacy Initiative participants after they are released?
As per the Get SET Guidelines, service providers are expected to attempt follow-ups with these participants upon release. To support this activity, the ministry implemented system enhancements to capture more relevant and accurate details on Corrections Literacy Initiative learner participation and outcomes. Service providers are able to include a Start Date and an End Date… Continue reading How is the ministry tracking Corrections Literacy Initiative participants after they are released?
What is the ministry doing to increase accountability to ensure positive outcomes?
The ministry works closely with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to enhance performance outcomes by analyzing client data and performance measures to more accurately understand and report client outcomes. Additionally, the ministries continuously strategize ways to improve service delivery within the institutions by leveraging insight from service providers on successes, challenges, and best practices… Continue reading What is the ministry doing to increase accountability to ensure positive outcomes?
Why was this initiative implemented?
Adults in custody face significant barriers to education, training, employment and social inclusion. Approximately 75 per cent of the correctional population has not completed Grade 12, and 20 per cent has less than a Grade 9 education. Successful community reintegration on release from custody is enhanced when there are greater opportunities for offenders to engage… Continue reading Why was this initiative implemented?
What is the Corrections Literacy Initiative?
The Corrections Literacy Initiative (CLI) is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and the Ministry of the Solicitor General. It offers Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) services to those in remand or custody in select correctional institutions in Ontario. The pilot is an extension of Employment Ontario’s… Continue reading What is the Corrections Literacy Initiative?
Which sites have been shortlisted for the Employment Ontario Contact Centre (EOCC) triage tool for Ukrainian newcomers?
Please see the list of shortlisted sites below. EOCC Internal Triage Tool for Ukrainian Newcomers Organization Name Region / Integrated Employment Services (IES) Catchment Area Conseil des Organismes Francophones de la Région de Durham (COFRD) Central East Region / Durham Achev – Toronto Central East Region / Toronto Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto Central East… Continue reading Which sites have been shortlisted for the Employment Ontario Contact Centre (EOCC) triage tool for Ukrainian newcomers?
Some of these sites do not offer the full suite of Employment Ontario programs. How do sites refer clients who need programs and services outside of those offered by the shortlisted sites?
The ministry does not anticipate this to be an issue as all Employment Ontario (EO) service providers are expected to be ready to refer clients to relevant services within the EO network.
If service providers identify that they do not have the capacity to serve Ukrainian newcomers, what actions will the ministry take?
The ministry is tracking Ukrainian newcomer metrics at all Employment Ontario sites. If an issue emerges, the ministry is open to adjusting its plan to support Ukrainian newcomers as needed.
Has the ministry confirmed if the shortlisted service providers in this tool have the capacity to serve a high concentration of Ukrainian newcomers?
Sites were shortlisted based on an assessment of their level of experience serving newcomers, and on their past performance in providing settlement services and in employment outcomes for key Employment Ontario (EO) programs serving newcomers. Based on this evidence-based approach, the ministry is confident these shortlisted sites are well-positioned to serve Ukrainian newcomers. To monitor… Continue reading Has the ministry confirmed if the shortlisted service providers in this tool have the capacity to serve a high concentration of Ukrainian newcomers?
Does the ministry provide additional funding or other resources to service providers listed in this tool?
No additional ministry funding or resources is provided to shortlisted service providers. In addition to the overall Employment Ontario network currently having the capacity to serve Ukrainian clients, the triage tool consists of service delivery sites that the ministry has determined to be currently well-positioned to serve Ukrainian newcomers. Consequently, the ministry is not expecting… Continue reading Does the ministry provide additional funding or other resources to service providers listed in this tool?