Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
grant_single|update February 27, 2025
ON, Canada
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
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Grant and Funding
Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Government of Ontario
- Government of Canada
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Ontario's workforce is our most valuable asset. As new technologies, globalization and shifting demographics rapidly change Ontario's economy, they alter the mix of available jobs and the skills people need to succeed in them. By building up education and training, we can maintain Ontario's competitive advantage, helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
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The Canada-Ontario Job Grant provides structured financial support to employers aimed at enhancing their workforce skills through training. The financing modalities mainly revolve around cost-sharing measures to ensure investments are sustainable and beneficial for both employers and employees.
- Employers can receive up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs.
- For employers with 100 or more employees, they are required to contribute half of the training costs.
- Small employers, with less than 100 employees, need to contribute one-sixth of the training costs.
- Organizations acting as intermediaries may be eligible for administrative funding, equating to 15% of the government contribution.
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This grant provides funding for employers to enhance their workforce capabilities through specific training activities. The eligible projects focus on equipping employees with the necessary skills to adapt to changes in the labor market.
- Providing third-party training for employees to meet specific skills demands.
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$ 8,000
Developing a workforce program for the hospitality industry at Hotel Excellence
$ 10,000
Establishing a new training program for renewable energy technologies at EcoFuture Inc
$ 7,000
Implementing a technical certification program for advanced IT skills at TechCorp
$ 8,500
Creating an apprenticeship program for carpentry at Green Builders Ltd
$ 9,000
Implementing a workforce development program for retail employees at Shopper's Delight
$ 5,250
Launching a new leadership training program for junior managers at Collaborative Solutions
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Eligibility for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant requires employers to meet specific criteria related to their business size and contribution abilities.
- The applicant must be an employer with a need for workforce training.
- The employer must contribute a portion of the training costs: 1/2 for employers with 100 or more employees, and 1/6 for small employers with less than 100 employees.
- The training must be provided by an eligible, third-party trainer.
- The number of participants for training applications must be 25 or less.
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Employers in Ontario, both small and large, looking to invest in training for their workforce, can apply for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. Small employers with less than 100 employees and larger employers with 100 or more employees are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per person for training costs, provided the training is delivered by an eligible, third-party training provider. Additionally, organizations acting as intermediaries are eligible for administrative funding. Employers should have specific skills demands that need addressing through training.
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The Canada-Ontario Job Grant supports workforce development by funding training initiatives that enhance the skills necessary for new economic challenges. This program enables employers to improve their employees' proficiency through diverse training programs.
- Investment in third-party training for skill enhancement.
- Funding support for training addressing specific skills demand identified by employers.
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This grant does not specify eligible geographical areas, implying that companies across various locations may apply. Specific eligibility requirements are not outlined in the provided information.
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Here is a short summary of the evaluation and selection criteria for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant:
- An employer must contribute a minimum of half of eligible training costs in cash, employ the individuals selected for training, and meet specific eligibility requirements outlined by the Ministry.
- The assessment of applications is done based on tiers, with priority given to applications that result in new or better jobs, considerations for incumbent employees, and alignment with ministry priorities.
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- Training requests for 25 participants or less are currently being accepted.
- The employer must ensure that all information and forms are correctly completed and submitted to the appropriate offices.
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EmploymentHotlineInquiries@ontario.ca
1-800-387-5656
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