Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
ON, Canada
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Government of Ontario
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Access funding for projects that give work experience to unemployed Ontarians, help their community and benefit their local economy.
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This grant is specifically designed for projects benefiting unemployed Ontarians. It does not provide further specificity regarding particular eligible geographical areas within Ontario.
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$100,000
Renovating a community center while employing unemployed youth
$120,000
Building a local tech startup incubator for unemployed tech professionals
$65,000
Establishing a local farmers' market employing unemployed immigrants
$45,000
Digital literacy training for seniors with recent graduates as trainers
$75,000
Launching a volunteer program to match unemployed individuals with community needs
$60,000
Creating an urban community garden employing recent high school graduates
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Eligible employers, also known as sponsors, include specific organizational types and must adhere to certain project criteria to qualify for Ontario Job Creation Partnerships funding.
- The applicant must be one of the following: a not-for-profit organization, municipality, Indigenous council, institution, or organization, public health or educational institution, or a business.
- The project must provide meaningful work experience to participants.
- Project activities must not be part of the organization’s normal operations.
- The project must have a defined start and end date and must not exceed 52 weeks in duration.
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Eligible employers, also known as sponsors, can apply for funding under the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program. Eligibility is open to not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous councils, institutions, and organizations, public health and educational institutions, and businesses. Unemployed Ontarians who meet certain criteria can apply to be participants in projects that aim to enhance employable skills and increase the chances of long-term employment.
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Eligible employers for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program include businesses, non-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous councils, public health, and educational institutions. The program does not specify any types of companies that are ineligible for the grant.
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This program is designed to provide unemployed Ontarians with meaningful work experience and skills enhancement through community-benefiting projects. These initiatives are sponsored by eligible employers and are distinct from the organization's normal operations.
- Projects providing meaningful work experience to unemployed individuals.
- Activities that contribute positively to the local community.
- Work-based initiatives with a clear start and end date, not exceeding 52 weeks.
- Projects specifically created and separate from day-to-day operations of an organization.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships grant include:
- Participants must gain meaningful work experience to increase their chances of finding long-term employment
- Projects must not exceed 52 weeks in duration
- Project activities must be distinct and not part of the organization's regular operations
- Activities must have a defined start and end date
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- Step 1: Request Appointment
- Contact Employment Ontario to request an appointment with a service provider online or by phone.
- Step 2: Develop a Plan
- Work with your employment service provider to develop a plan outlining your skills, career interests, and services needed to achieve your goals.
- Step 3: Identify Opportunities
- Your employment service provider will identify suitable Ontario Job Creation Partnerships opportunities in your community.
- Step 4: Complete Application Form
- If opportunities are available, complete the application form supplied by your employment service provider.
Apply to this program
Enhance Employment Opportunities in Ontario
The Ontario Job Creation Partnerships grant supports employer-led projects designed to provide unemployed Ontarians with meaningful work experience, helping enhance employable skills and increasing chances for long-term employment. It targets projects that contribute to community wellbeing and boost the local economy by equipping participants with valuable expertise.
Detailed Overview of Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
The Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) program is a collaborative initiative aimed at fostering economic growth and skill development within local communities. It facilitates the creation of purposeful projects led by eligible sponsors which include not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous councils, and businesses. These projects are specially designed to offer unemployed individuals in Ontario an opportunity to engage in meaningful work experiences outside of the routine operations of participating organizations.
The primary goal of the OJCP grant is to empower job seekers with recent work experiences that can be seamlessly added to their resumes, thereby enhancing their employable skills. By ensuring that the projects embarked upon are not part of the regular functions of an organization, the program encourages innovation and skill diversity among participants. Furthermore, with project durations capped at 52 weeks, the OJCP ensures that participants benefit from a complete exposure to project cycles, from initiation through execution, thus gaining comprehensive experience.
This funding avenue is equally an economic stimulant, benefiting not just individual participants but also the broader local economies. By creating job opportunities and injecting activity into communities through these projects, the program spurs local economic development while addressing the challenge of unemployment. As part of the community impact, these projects often contribute tangible improvements to community infrastructure or cultural enrichment, offering long-term benefits that stretch beyond the individual participant's immediate employment benefits.
Employers interested in leveraging this grant for meaningful projects must complete an online sponsor application. They are encouraged to propose projects with a clear start and finish to align with the OJCP guidelines. These stipulations ensure that each project funded effectively meets the program's objectives, offering measurable benefits to the involved stakeholders. The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development oversees the applications, offering support and resources to facilitate successful submissions.
For jobless individuals qualified and interested in participating, the process begins with consulting a service provider under Employment Ontario. This provider helps tailor a career plan that identifies suitable job creation partnerships. The alignment of participant skills with available opportunities ensures that individuals are placed in projects that maximize their growth potential and match their career aspirations. Participants benefit financially either from Employment Insurance benefits or direct financial aid from the ministry, relieving financial pressures while undergoing work experience training.
The OJCP therefore serves as a dual-benefit platform bridging employer project needs with participant career goals. Its structured approach to project funding and oversight ensures that community impacts are positive and sustainable, driving both economic and personal development. Additionally, the experience and skills garnered by individuals through these projects lay the foundation for long-term employment success, creating a skilled workforce ready to meet evolving market demands.
