The training agreement cannot exceed one year in duration (i.e. 52 weeks). Breaks or multiple modules are allowable within that one year (i.e., 12 months). Therefore, the training must all take place within the year. If the employer would like further training or additional courses that exceed the year, they must submit a separate Employer… Continue reading Does the training need to happen in 12 consecutive months, or can it be 12 months but extend over one year (e.g., multiple modules with breaks in between)?
Topic: Program Overview
Why is training supported by the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) limited to one year in duration?
Training supported through the grant focuses on occupation-specific skills that address more immediate gaps or needs identified by an employer. Offering training of up-to-one year in duration allows grant resources to be directed towards addressing the immediate skills gaps identified by employers.
How do you determine if a training institution is in compliance with the Career Colleges Act, 2005?
If an institution has been issued a notice, order and/or financial penalty that has not been rectified they are not in compliance with the Act and are therefore ineligible to be a trainer under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. Information related to notices, orders and financial penalties issued under the PCCA, 2005 can be found on the… Continue reading How do you determine if a training institution is in compliance with the Career Colleges Act, 2005?
What if an employer doesn’t agree with the service provider’s decision that their selected training is product vendor training or business consulting? Can they appeal?
The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) program does not have an appeal process thus the employer will need to resubmit a new application for consideration. If a COJG application is denied on the basis that the training requested has been determined to be business consulting, the employer may want to provide additional proof that the training… Continue reading What if an employer doesn’t agree with the service provider’s decision that their selected training is product vendor training or business consulting? Can they appeal?
What kind of training is not eligible for the grant?
Ineligible Training The ministry will not provide Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funding to an employer for training the employer must provide according to law Product vendors are ineligible to deliver training on how to use the product or service Executive training courses (specifically MBA, CFA) Preparatory training courses (specifically LSAT, MCAT, GMAT) Business Consulting services… Continue reading What kind of training is not eligible for the grant?
What kind of training is eligible for the grant?
Eligible Training Institutions As outlined in Section 2.3.1 of the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) guidelines, training must be provided by must be provided by one of the following third-party providers: Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Publicly-assisted universities Publicly assisted Indigenous Institutes School boards Private trainers operating in compliance with the Career Colleges Act, 2005… Continue reading What kind of training is eligible for the grant?
What criteria must training meet to be considered for funding through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
Training must meet the following criteria: Be delivered in Ontario Related to a job that is located in Ontario Not exceed one year in duration Be provided by an eligible training institution Must not have already started Online training that is eligible to be funded can be a blended model and is not limited to… Continue reading What criteria must training meet to be considered for funding through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
Do Schedule 2 employers under WSIB, still qualify under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) program eligibility criteria?
The difference between Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 employers under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is simply a matter of classification as it relates to how claims are administered. Being Schedule 2 employer does not preclude you from being eligible for the program. This eligibility requirement under the program is to ensure that… Continue reading Do Schedule 2 employers under WSIB, still qualify under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) program eligibility criteria?
Can a single employer have more than one training agreement running concurrently?
There is no specific policy that precludes employers from having more than one training agreement running concurrently. However, each training plan would be required to stand on its own merit and be assessed against the priorities of the program. However, employers who have received funding in the past six months will be given a lower… Continue reading Can a single employer have more than one training agreement running concurrently?
Can an employer access Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funds more than once?
Yes. An employer may apply for the grant more than once, as long as they continue to meet the employer eligibility criteria. As there is a limited budget for the grant, applications will be assessed on an individual basis and prior funding does not entitle an employer to future funding. However, employers who have not… Continue reading Can an employer access Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funds more than once?