The purpose of the tool is to help Canada-Ontario Job Grant service providers prioritize applications and manage their budget allocation. Service providers should base their application decisions on the tool, the demand in the community and their available budget. Service providers should develop their own processes to determine how best to use the tool and… Continue reading How should service providers use the Tiers Assessment tool?
Program: Canada-Ontario Job Grant
How long should it take to assess an application?
Employers will receive acknowledgement of receipt of their application within 24 hours of submission. Applications are reviewed on a continual basis and employers are generally notified of the decision within 2-3 weeks of the application being submitted through the online application platform. The length of the application process may surpass the 2-3 weeks standard when… Continue reading How long should it take to assess an application?
If the employer meets all eligibility criteria, does this mean that they are guaranteed funding?
No. Employers are not guaranteed funding solely on meeting the eligibility criteria. There is a limited budget for this grant program.
How should applications be assessed?
Each application received for funding under the COJG is assessed to determine eligibility. Each application must meet all the eligibility requirements to be considered for funding. It is important to note that meeting all eligibility requirements does not necessarily guarantee funding of the application. COJG applications are assessed by service providers, to ensure: Validity of… Continue reading How should applications be assessed?
What happens if the service provider determines that the training provider has not been truthful in their attestation form? What would be the impact on the employer?
In instances where the service provider has discovered that a training provider has been intentionally untruthful in their attestation form, the Ministry will investigate the employer’s potential involvement with the identified issue. If the Ministry determines that the employer has also been involved in knowingly providing false information, the employer will face the same penalties… Continue reading What happens if the service provider determines that the training provider has not been truthful in their attestation form? What would be the impact on the employer?
What happens if the selected training provider refuses to sign the attestation form?
Applications that are missing a completed and signed training provider attestation form will not be approved for Canada-Ontario Job Grant funding. Employers may choose to select a different training provider in order to proceed with their application.
What happens if an employer refuses to sign the employer attestation form?
Applications that do not have completed and signed attestation forms will not be approved for Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funding. Employers and training providers can refer to the Canada – Ontario Job Grant Employer and Training Provider Information Sheet for additional information on the content and requirements of the attestation forms. If you have additional… Continue reading What happens if an employer refuses to sign the employer attestation form?
Who is responsible for submitting the attestation forms to the Service Provider?
The employer is responsible for submitting both Employer and Training Provider Attestation forms to the Service Provider. However, employers and service providers are responsible for individually completing their respective attestation forms.
Where do I find the Attestation forms?
Employers will find the attestation forms on the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) Employment Ontario Partners’ Gateway page. Employers may choose to have these attestation forms filled out at the same time that they are completing their COJG applications. However, the submission of these forms will only occur once the service provider has requested the forms. Service… Continue reading Where do I find the Attestation forms?
The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) – Employer and Training Provider Information Sheet mentions that additional information may be requested of the training provider. What type of information will be requested that is not already part of the COJG application and attestation forms?
In order to complete a thorough assessment and determine training or training provider eligibility for the purpose of COJG, the training provider may request additional information that may include but is not limited to: Documents proving business history Documents proving training provider qualifications Proof of payment for training Additional training details Training providers that refuse… Continue reading The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) – Employer and Training Provider Information Sheet mentions that additional information may be requested of the training provider. What type of information will be requested that is not already part of the COJG application and attestation forms?