Settlement agencies provide information about and referrals to a range of community and government services (including OHIP, employment services, childcare, housing etc.) to help newcomers settle. These include: Providing services where possible in a newcomer’s first language; Translation and form filling – i.e., help with completing Social Insurance Number (SIN) applications, registering children in schools,… Continue reading What settlement services are provided at the sites listed in this tool?
Topic: Initiative Overview
How is this tool used?
The tool’s aim is to streamline access and connections between Ukrainian newcomers, employment supports and employers. This tool is solely used by the Employment Ontario Contact Centre (EOCC) to triage training and employment-related inquiries for Ukrainian newcomers. However, depending on the caller’s needs (e.g., geographic location), the EOCC may direct a caller to a site… Continue reading How is this tool used?
How was this triage tool developed?
The tool consists of 25 sites, with 16 service providers. The sites included on the list were selected because they had the following features: Higher than average experience serving newcomers; Strong performance in providing settlement services; Higher than average employment outcome performance of key employment and training programs serving newcomers; The ability to provide services… Continue reading How was this triage tool developed?
Why was this triage tool developed?
Given the large number of Ukrainian newcomers expected to arrive in Ontario due to the war in Ukraine (winter 2022 onwards), this internal tool is part of the ministry’s plan to support the successful settlement and integration of this group with unique circumstances into life in the province. This tool was developed to ensure Ukrainian… Continue reading Why was this triage tool developed?
Are payments taxable? Do I need to report them on my taxes?
Yes. Payments you receive through the Achievement Incentive program are taxable and you need to report the funds on your tax return.
How will I know which apprentice/milestone a payment is for?
After your application is approved, you will receive an email notification confirming your eligible apprentices. You will also receive a notice for every future milestone payment.
When will I receive my payments?
As part of our service standard, your first payment will be processed within 8 weeks after you apply. Any subsequent payments will be processed within 2-3 weeks of apprentices achieving their training milestones and will be deposited directly into your bank account.
How long do I have to apply?
Although there is no application deadline, we encourage you to apply as soon as you receive your eligibility notice to maximize the number of payments you receive under the Achievement Incentive program. Unless you apply, any qualifying milestone payments, including bonus payments, will lapse after 365 days.
If I sponsor apprentices in more than one trade, which trade code should I use on my application?
Use the trade code that is provided in your eligibility notice so we can properly process your application. Once your application has been granted, you will receive milestone payments for any of the trades that you are approved to train for.
Do I have to apply every time my apprentice hits a milestone?
No, you only need to apply once. After your application is approved, any eligible milestone payments will be automatically deposited into your account, including those for new apprentices or apprentices that you train in a different trade. Keep your registrations up-to-date to make sure that we have all of your apprentices and their qualifying training… Continue reading Do I have to apply every time my apprentice hits a milestone?