Any monies that are or will be received by the participant and/or their spouse/common law partner during the skills training period, from an employer or any other person (including a trustee in bankruptcy), are considered household income. The following sources of income are not to be included in the calculation of household income for Better… Continue reading What is household income for the purposes of Better Jobs Ontario?
Topic: Program Overview
What are the Better Jobs Ontario Income Thresholds?
A $500/week Basic Living Allowance (BLA) and $45/week transportation allowance combines to $545/week. This support will only be provided at an amount that brings household income to no higher than the Moderate Standard of Living (MSOL) as described in the Better Jobs Ontario Program Guidelines. Participants who have an overall income (including spouse/common law partner… Continue reading What are the Better Jobs Ontario Income Thresholds?
What transportation and basic living allowance funding could a participant receive?
Financial assistance during skills training should be sufficient to allow for participation in and completion of the program for those determined to be eligible and most suitable for skills training. The intention behind Transportation and Basic Living Allowance (BLA) funding is to support a participant’s basic living expenses, such as rent/mortgage, food, utilities, and transportation… Continue reading What transportation and basic living allowance funding could a participant receive?
What program funding can an applicant receive?
Through Better Jobs Ontario, participants may receive up to $28,000 in funding to assist with training-related costs such as tuition, books and other instructional costs. Based on a financial assessment participants can also receive support for transportation, basic living allowance, dependent care, disability-related supports, living away from home, and Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and/or… Continue reading What program funding can an applicant receive?
At what kind of institutions can Better Jobs Ontario participants train?
Better Jobs Ontario clients can train at Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, Career Colleges, Indigenous Institutes, universities, and school boards across Ontario.
How long can skills training be, and does it have to lead to a credential?
The training period (time between the start and end date, including breaks/vacation and placement) cannot exceed 52 weeks. Skills training normally leads to a credential, such as a micro-credential, certificate, or diploma, as long as it can be attained within one year or less.
What kind of skills training can participants take with financial support through Better Jobs Ontario?
Skills training is allowable for National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category 2, 3 or 4 occupations and equivalent with good employment prospects in Ontario. Individuals in both the regular and Fast Track Streams may be eligible for skills training in a NOC TEER category 1 if it is for… Continue reading What kind of skills training can participants take with financial support through Better Jobs Ontario?
What is the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 and how is it used in Better Jobs Ontario?
The NOC provides a systematic classification structure that categorizes the entire range of occupational activity in Canada. The NOC is used to analyze labour market information and support employment-related program administration. NOC 2021 introduced a new six-category (0 – 5) system representing the degree of Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) required for entry into… Continue reading What is the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 and how is it used in Better Jobs Ontario?
What are considered eligible expenses under “Supports for Individuals”?
“Supports for Individuals” are costs for clients to support their participation in the project. Examples include dependent care, transportation, and disability related costs (e.g. attendant care, sign language interpretation, and adaptive technology set-up). Employment Ontario programs should be the last source of funding for individual costs such as assistive devices and adaptive technology. Financial supports… Continue reading What are considered eligible expenses under “Supports for Individuals”?
Is there a limit on how much each Ontario Employment Assistance Services (OEAS) client can receive in funding supports?
Each client can access up to $3,000 max in supports per service plan. They can be a combination of supports received through the “Supports for Individuals” or “Employment and Training Incentives for Employers” budget lines.