Youth Job Connection is an employment program that launched in October 2015, designed to help young people between the ages of 15 and 29 experiencing significant employment barriers. It provides access to employability and employment skills development, along with education/training and work experiences. The goal is to support young people in securing long-term employment and… Continue reading What is Youth Job Connection?
Program: Youth Job Connection
Why are the outcomes for Youth Job Connection (YJC) not the same as for Employment Service (i.e., employment is not the primary outcome)?
YJC is designed for multi-barriered youth to learn about jobs and gain work experience, with the goal to achieve long term employment, meaningful careers, and success in their working lives. This may require youth to first return to school or pursue further skills training before seeking long-term employment. As such, positive outcomes include both employment or being… Continue reading Why are the outcomes for Youth Job Connection (YJC) not the same as for Employment Service (i.e., employment is not the primary outcome)?
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.
What about the use of gift cards for client supports from places such as Staples, Amazon and Mark’s Work Warehouse?
Service providers may use gift cards from these stores in exceptional circumstances and must ensure they obtain receipts verifying that gift cards were used to purchase eligible items. All receipts must be retained in the client file. However, the recommended approach would be for the service provider to purchase supports with their corporate account on… Continue reading What about the use of gift cards for client supports from places such as Staples, Amazon and Mark’s Work Warehouse?