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.
Initiative: Better Jobs Ontario Manufacturing Sector Initiative
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.
When did the initiative launch?
The Better Jobs Ontario Manufacturing Sector Initiative launched on April 1, 2020.
What is the purpose of the initiative?
The Better Jobs Ontario Manufacturing Sector Initiative is a separate stream within Better Jobs Ontario designed to be responsive to labour market fluctuations by supporting recently laid off individuals in the manufacturing sector to obtain skills training. This training will increase the participant’s competitiveness and facilitate their quick re-entry into the labour market. The initiative,… Continue reading What is the purpose of the initiative?