To be eligible to participate in COJG, an individual must be either employed by the employer or have a permanent or conditional offer of employment. In the context of this program, an individual is eligible to participate in COJG if they are considered an employee of the organization and are (or will be) on the… Continue reading Are individuals paid on commission eligible for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
Program: Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Who is eligible to participate in training funded through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
All people who are: residents of Ontario and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person, and meet the eligibility requirements below, are eligible to participate in training funded through COJG. Eligibility requirements are as follows: Employed individuals must be identified by their employer. Unemployed individuals must also be sponsored by an employer, demonstrated… Continue reading Who is eligible to participate in training funded through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
Can an individual apply directly for the grant?
No. An individual is not eligible to apply directly. Individuals working with an employment service provider may be recommended to an employer to hire, however, it is the employer’s choice who to hire and train.
What is the definition of a qualified training instructor?
A qualified instructor must have experience working in the vocation or teaching a program to prepare a student for the vocation. The specifics on trainer qualifications and other program requirements are outlined in the new Canada-Ontario Job Grant – Employer and Training Provider Information Sheet located on the Employment Ontario Partners’ Gateway (EOPG) that will… Continue reading What is the definition of a qualified training instructor?
What is the impact of a training provider’s previous participation in Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funded training?
A training provider’s previous experience participating in COJG projects will be considered. A trainer may not be able to participate if: They have been found to have abused COJG funding in the past; or The controlling parties of the trainer, either as individuals or as the controlling party of another organization, were found to have… Continue reading What is the impact of a training provider’s previous participation in Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funded training?
Is mandatory certification/training eligible for funding under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
COJG does not cover training that an employer would be required to provide according to law. In some cases, an employee is required to have a certification/training according to law but it is not the employer’s responsibility to provide it. In those circumstances, the training is eligible for funding under COJG.
Is in-class apprenticeship training eligible under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)?
No. Apprenticeship training is not eligible for funding under the COJG. In-class apprenticeship training is already funded by the ministry through the In-Class Enhancement Fund.
Does the training need to happen in 12 consecutive months, or can it be 12 months but extend over one year (e.g., multiple modules with breaks in between)?
The training agreement cannot exceed one year in duration (i.e. 52 weeks). Breaks or multiple modules are allowable within that one year (i.e., 12 months). Therefore, the training must all take place within the year. If the employer would like further training or additional courses that exceed the year, they must submit a separate Employer… Continue reading Does the training need to happen in 12 consecutive months, or can it be 12 months but extend over one year (e.g., multiple modules with breaks in between)?
Why is training supported by the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) limited to one year in duration?
Training supported through the grant focuses on occupation-specific skills that address more immediate gaps or needs identified by an employer. Offering training of up-to-one year in duration allows grant resources to be directed towards addressing the immediate skills gaps identified by employers.
How do you determine if a training institution is in compliance with the Career Colleges Act, 2005?
If an institution has been issued a notice, order and/or financial penalty that has not been rectified they are not in compliance with the Act and are therefore ineligible to be a trainer under the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. Information related to notices, orders and financial penalties issued under the PCCA, 2005 can be found on the… Continue reading How do you determine if a training institution is in compliance with the Career Colleges Act, 2005?