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?
Program: Better Jobs Ontario
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 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”?