Only in cases where employers have selected a private training provider as their first choice, the attestation forms are required to be completed by the employer and training provider.
Program: Canada-Ontario Job Grant
What is the Training Provider Attestation form?
The attestation form is a binding document between the Ministry and the training provider where the latter party must attest to meeting the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) eligibility requirements as defined in the COJG – Employer and Training Provider Information Sheet. The information in this document is required to be truthful and complete. The Ministry… Continue reading What is the Training Provider Attestation form?
What is the Employer Attestation form?
The attestation form is a binding document between the Ministry and the employer where the latter party must attest to meeting the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) eligibility requirements as defined in the COJG – Employer and Training Provider Information Sheet. The information in this document is required to be truthful and complete. It is important… Continue reading What is the Employer Attestation form?
What is the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) – Employer and Training Provider Information Sheet?
The COJG – Employer and Training Provider Information Sheet is a document that outlines and defines the COJG requirements that employers and training providers are required to attest to in their respective attestation forms. This document be shared with employers and training providers along with the attestation forms.
Can an employer request more than one training type on one application?
No. Each COJG Employer Application is restricted to one course. Multiple modules of an individual course may be accepted but must be delivered by the same training provider.
What does an employer do if there is only one viable training provider? (Three quotes are required if the total training cost per participant exceeds $2,500 or $700 per participant per day)
Under exceptional circumstances, there may not be three viable institutions. In order to be considered for funding, the employer must provide a clear rationale on the application form as to why they have not provided three options.
Why does the application request information on the future state of the trainees?
These training details are requested because they are part of the evaluation criteria of the program. At completion of the program, service providers will follow-up with both employers and trainees to collect outcome information. The information in the application will help with the outcome analysis.
The application form asks for information on “incumbent” and “new hires”. What does that mean?
An incumbent is an existing employee in your organization who is on the payroll. A new hire is an individual not on the organization’s payroll. This individual is sponsored by the employer through a permanent or conditional offer of employment.
What are the definitions of the type of skills listed in the application form?
Essential skills: they are the skills needed for work, learning and life: reading, writing, document use, numeracy, oral communication, thinking, digital technology, working with others, continuous learning. Specialized or technical skills: skills required to operate a particular machine or use a particular technology. Management and business skills: strategic planning, leading and motivating, allocating and controlling resources, evaluating, co-ordinating… Continue reading What are the definitions of the type of skills listed in the application form?
What are the definitions of the training categories listed in the application form?
Career or Development Training: This type of training is designed to upgrade the knowledge, skills, and ability of employees to help them assume greater responsibility in higher positions. Maintenance and Refresher Skills Training: This training is offered to update and maintain the specialized subject-matter knowledge of the beneficiaries. Refresher training keeps the specialists, administrators, subject-matter officers, extension… Continue reading What are the definitions of the training categories listed in the application form?