The Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) program is partially funded under the federal-provincial Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTA). The collection of SINs is a requirement for all clients participating in programs funded under the LMTA. As specified in the LMTA, Canadian provinces and territories agree to collect and compile the requested data elements for… Continue reading Why is the Social Insurance Number (SIN) mandatory for the Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) program?
Program: Get SET (Skills, Education and Training)
Is the collection of the Social Insurance Number (SIN) for prospective Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) learners a mandatory requirement? How do I collect it?
Yes, effective April 1, 2019, the SIN became a mandatory requirement for all Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) learners. The SIN is required at service plan activation in the EOIS-Case Management System (EOIS-CaMS). EOIS-CaMS includes a fillable SIN data field for the Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) program. Employment Ontario service providers can… Continue reading Is the collection of the Social Insurance Number (SIN) for prospective Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) learners a mandatory requirement? How do I collect it?
Can a learner have more than one active Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) service plan at the same time?
A learner can only have one active Get SET service plan with the same service provider. However, a learner can have an active Get SET service plan with multiple service providers at the same time. Each organization would create a new Get SET service plan, indicating what services the learner is receiving from their organization.… Continue reading Can a learner have more than one active Get SET (Skills, Education and Training) service plan at the same time?
What should be done if a receipt cannot be obtained from a client?
Service providers must attempt to recover the funds for the unverified purchase pursuant to the wrongdoing clauses in their transfer payment agreements.
Will the ministry provide service providers with a list of items that are eligible for purchase with a gift card?
No, service providers should review the Audit and Accountability Requirements (Schedule “H”) of their transfer payment agreements to determine appropriate program-specific use of financial supports.
What if the full value of a gift card has not been used?
A client with a balance remaining on their gift card must return it to the service provider.
What if a client makes an ineligible purchase with a gift card?
Service providers must attempt to recover the funds for the value of the ineligible purchase pursuant to the wrongdoing clauses in their transfer payment agreements.
What should be done with gift cards that have already been distributed to clients?
Service providers must obtain receipts verifying that gift cards were used to purchase eligible items. All receipts must be retained in the client file.
What should be done with gift cards that have already been purchased in bulk?
These gift cards may be used in exceptional circumstances to address the specific needs of clients who are facing barriers in reaching their employment goals. Service providers must obtain receipts verifying that gift cards were used to purchase eligible items. All receipts must be retained in the client file.
Can gift cards be purchased in bulk in anticipation of client needs?
No, gift cards should only be purchased as needed.