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?
Program: Better Jobs Ontario
What is the baseline suitability score?
The baseline Better Jobs Ontario suitability score is 16. Individuals who meet or exceed the baseline score will be considered suitable for the Better Jobs Ontario program. Individuals who do not meet the baseline score of 16 may only be considered for Better Jobs Ontario in exceptional circumstances and/or may be redirected to other Employment… Continue reading What is the baseline suitability score?
How is an applicant deemed suitable for Better Jobs Ontario?
For consideration under the Better Jobs Ontario program, individuals are assessed against seven criteria, each having two or three measurable indicators of suitability. The criteria are based on the needs of individuals and the economy. The criteria reflect characteristics, experiences, and barriers that demonstrate whether skills training is appropriate for individuals to support attachment to… Continue reading How is an applicant deemed suitable for Better Jobs Ontario?
How does Better Jobs Ontario define a “low-income household”?
For the purposes of Better Jobs Ontario, an applicant is from a “low-income household” if their combined household income for the past six months is at or below the following Better Jobs Ontario Low-Income Thresholds, as outlined in the Application for Financial Assistance form. Household Size Better Jobs Ontario Low-Income Thresholds (six months) 1 person… Continue reading How does Better Jobs Ontario define a “low-income household”?
What is the definition of an individual from a “low-income household with challenges attaching to the labour market”?
A Better Jobs Ontario applicant is considered to be from a low-income household with challenges attaching to the labour market if they meet all four of the following criteria: They do not have a lay-off event. They have been unemployed for six months or more: This criterion includes individuals who are not working as well… Continue reading What is the definition of an individual from a “low-income household with challenges attaching to the labour market”?
What does it mean to be “laid-off and unemployed”?
For the purposes of the Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) program, “laid-off” individuals includes those: whose fixed-term employment contract has expired; who have received EI Part I maternity or parental benefits and are seeking to re- enter the labour force; who have left work due to medical reasons; who were laid-off and then became self-employed. Individuals… Continue reading What does it mean to be “laid-off and unemployed”?
Who can be eligible for Better Jobs Ontario?
To be eligible, individuals must: have been laid-off and be unemployed, OR be from a low-income household and experiencing challenges attaching to the labour market. In addition to the above criteria, other considerations are laid out in the Better Jobs Ontario Guideline, including that individuals must: be a resident of Ontario; and be a Canadian… Continue reading Who can be eligible for Better Jobs Ontario?
What is the purpose of the guidelines and addendum?
The purpose of the Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) Guidelines and Fast Track addendum are to provide the required information and policy direction needed to deliver the BJO program. These are intended for ministry staff, external organizations responsible for the delivery of BJO, and the general public. The guidelines and addendum can be found on the… Continue reading What is the purpose of the guidelines and addendum?
What is Better Jobs Ontario?
Better Jobs Ontario – provides unemployed individuals with financial support for skills training to help them find employment in high-demand occupations with demonstrated labour market prospects in Ontario. The program provides participants with up to $28,000 for skills training and living costs including tuition, books, other instructional costs, transportation, and basic living allowance. Additional funding… Continue reading What is Better Jobs Ontario?