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.
Program: Canada-Ontario Job Grant
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?
What does company-specific training mean?
This is training that is specific to a company’s processes and/or equipment, proprietary software, etc.
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?