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SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot

Employment and training services
Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Government of Ontario (ON)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 17, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Gain access to employment and training services required to recruit and advance workers with the right essential, technical, and employability skills.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 17, 2023

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Employment and Training
Target groups
  • New immigrants & refugees
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
  • Low-income individuals / families
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot aims to enhance the skills development and training opportunities for individuals to meet the workforce needs in Ontario. The eligible activities focus on providing integrated employment services and training programs.

  • Integrated employment services to assist job seekers in acquiring the skills needed for available jobs.
  • Training programs tailored to specific sectors to improve participants' skills and employment outcomes.
  • Follow-up services to monitor and support the progress of participants after program completion.
  • Collaboration with employers to ensure training aligns with industry needs and job opportunities.
  • Collection of data on participants’ employment outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot grant is intended for organizations and partnerships that provide demand-led training and supports for job seekers and workers to gain employment within specific sectors. The target applicants typically include employers, training providers, and service providers who can collaborate to deliver the program objectives.Eligible applicants are typically:- Employers who can offer employment or training opportunities within key industries or sectors.- Organizations capable of designing and implementing sector-specific training initiatives aligned with workforce needs.- Service providers experienced in delivering employment and skills development programs.- Training institutions or educational providers that can offer the necessary training aligned with the program’s goals.These applicants must be committed to working within the framework of the Employment Ontario network and aligning with the province's workforce development strategies.

Who is not eligible

This grant program does not specify any particular types of companies or industries that are excluded. Eligibility criteria are not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.

Eligible expenses

The SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot focuses on equipping participants with sector-specific skills and employment training programs to meet the demands of designated industries. The eligible activities aim to enhance job readiness and employment outcomes for individuals through targeted interventions.

  • Customized skills training programs aligned with industry needs and priorities.
  • Delivery of employment services including job placement and retention planning.
  • Development of partnerships with employers to facilitate job placements.
  • Provision of wraparound supports to ensure successful program completion and transition to employment.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of training outcomes to continuously improve program effectiveness.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is overseen by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Ontario, which suggests that the eligibility may be geographically focused within Ontario. No specific geographical areas are explicitly listed in the provided context.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for the Employment Status Questionnaire (ESQ):

  • Questions from the ESQ might be administered verbally or electronically as part of the application process.
  • It has been developed to improve data collection processes across Employment Ontario programs.
  • The questionnaire aims to capture a consistent definition of employment status across programs.
  • Data collected through the ESQ will help in better monitoring and evaluating program results.
  • Clients are expected to answer questions about their experience and perception on services received.
  • Results from the ESQ inform future program planning and adjustments.

Documents and links

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot

Frequently Asked Questions about the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot?

Gain access to employment and training services required to recruit and advance workers with the right essential, technical, and employability skills.

Who is eligible for the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot program?

To be eligible for the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot program, you must: Organizations applying must participate in the SkillsAdvance Ontario program with an emphasis on employment and training. Applicants must be involved in programs that include incumbent workers participating in training activities.

What expenses are eligible under SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot?

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot aims to enhance the skills development and training opportunities for individuals to meet the workforce needs in Ontario. The eligible activities focus on providing integrated employment services and training programs. Integrated employment services to assist job seekers in acquiring the skills needed for available jobs. Training programs tailored to specific sectors to improve participants' skills and employment outcomes. Follow-up services to monitor and support the progress of participants after program completion. Collaboration with employers to ensure training aligns with industry needs and job opportunities. Collection of data on participants’ employment outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness.

Who can I contact for more information about the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot?

You can contact Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Where is the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot available?

The SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Who are the financial supporters of the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot?

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot is funded by Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)

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