This is training that is specific to a company’s processes and/or equipment, proprietary software, etc.
Program: Canada-Ontario Job Grant
What forms need to be completed for the program?
The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) Employer Application Form: This form will be filled-out by the employer and it will act as the request for COJG funding. If the application is approved, it will act as the employer registration form to enter employer information into the data management system and for follow-up purposes. Please see the… Continue reading What forms need to be completed for the program?
Why does the application request information on the future state of the trainees?
The objective of the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) program is to support employers in making training investments address workforce needs and improve the skills and competencies of jobseekers and employees through expanded skills training opportunities. Applications are prioritized based on the value that each application demonstrates. Training impact on the future employment state of the… Continue reading Why does the application request information on the future state of the trainees?
Should an employer have all of the trainees chosen when submitting an application for funding?
Employers are only required to submit information on the number of incumbent workers and new hires to be trained, and the impact this training will have on their positions. After the application form is approved by the service provider, employers will be asked to send the completed Participant Registration Forms. However, some Canada-Ontario Job Grant… Continue reading Should an employer have all of the trainees chosen when submitting an application for funding?
Where does an employer submit a completed application?
Completed applications will be submitted online to a Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) service provider. There are instructions as to where to submit your postal code in order to select a service provider. If you have difficulties, please contact the Employment Ontario Contact Centre at their toll-free number: 1-800-387-5656, or through the TTY line: 1-866-533-6339.
Who should an employer contact if they have questions about the Canada-Ontario Job Grant and application process?
Please contact the Employment Ontario Contact Centre at their toll-free number: 1-800-387-5656, or through the TTY line: 1-866-533-6339, or on the ministry’s website. General information on the grant can be found on the employer window.
Can an employer receive placement incentives for the same individual through Employment Service or Youth Job Connection and the Canada-Ontario Job Grant?
An employer cannot receive multiple incentives for the same individual. A placement incentive is meant to offset additional costs the employer might incur as a result of the placement (e.g., additional supervisory costs, administration, job orientation, etc.) so it would not be appropriate to receive ministry funds more than once for the same individual. Placement… Continue reading Can an employer receive placement incentives for the same individual through Employment Service or Youth Job Connection and the Canada-Ontario Job Grant?
What are the exceptional circumstances for placing an unemployed individual?
Job placements would only be available to employers and the individuals they have identified for training if all of the following exceptional circumstances are met: The employer has hired an unemployed individual to fill a job vacancy (i.e., job placements do not apply where a new hire has not taken place and incumbent workers are… Continue reading What are the exceptional circumstances for placing an unemployed individual?
Are job placements eligible for Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funding?
Under exceptional circumstances, job placements are available to employers hiring unemployed individuals to fill job vacancies, and who wish to use the grant to purchase existing training for their new hires. Individuals who the employers feel require a placement need to be assessed by a service provider.
Can the cost of training funded under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) include sales taxes?
Taxes can be included in the cost of training covered under COJG if the employer is paying them and will not get those taxes reimbursed. If the employer is getting the taxes back, they can only claim the portion of training cost they will not be reimbursed on.