grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Ontario
  • Ministry of Colleges and Universities
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

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

grant_single_labels|projects

The Employment Status Questionnaire (ESQ) aims to collect data on client employment outcomes and is utilized broadly across different programs, such as Integrated Employment Services, SkillsAdvance Ontario, and the Ontario Bridge Training Program, among others.
  • Collecting information on clients' employment status at completion and follow-ups
  • Capturing details about employment gained including full-time, part-time, seasonal, salary, etc.
  • Gathering client’s perceptions and experiences with the services they received
  • Using satisfaction ratings to assess the quality of services provided
  • Tracking outcomes over specific intervals (e.g., 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after exit)
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$80,000

Toronto
Develop training programs for new software developers to ensure job readiness.

$95,000

Calgary
Offer retraining programs for workers displaced by automation in manufacturing.

$65,000

Hamilton
Launch a mentorship program for youth entering the skilled trades.

$90,000

Vancouver
Program for the professional integration of recent immigrants in healthcare.

$70,000

Winnipeg
Expand vocational training for indigenous youth in technology.

$55,000

Ottawa
Create an internship program for students in environmental sciences.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant are based on specific employment status categories and conditions as outlined in the Employment Status Questionnaire (ESQ) guide.
  • Clients must be registered in an Employment Ontario program.
  • Clients must meet the criteria outlined in their specific program guidelines (e.g., Integrated Employment Services, Ontario Job Creation Partnerships).
  • For incumbent workers: They must be participating in training from their home position or sent by their employers to take training provided by a training provider.
  • Clients must be at designated follow-ups such as completion/exit, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after program intervention.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible companies for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant can include a variety of businesses looking to upskill their employees through training programs. Specific requirements or types of companies are not explicitly mentioned in this guide, but generally, these can be any employers seeking to improve job performance or advance the career prospects of their workers.
  • Employers of any size, representing all sectors and industries
  • Employers wishing to provide training for current or new employees
  • Businesses interested in enhancing the skills of their workforce

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is eligible for entities located across multiple regions in Ontario, Canada. The specific geographic zones include:
  • Ontario

grant_single_labels|criteria

Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include: - Alignment of proposed project with the objectives of the SkillsAdvance Ontario pilot project. - Demonstrated capacity to engage employers and provide employment and training services. - Clarity and feasibility of the proposed project plan. - Ability to recruit and advance workers with essential, technical, and employability skills. - Potential impact on workforce development in key growth sectors. If there are no evaluation and selection criteria mentioned for this grant, the answer will be "nothing."

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Identify eligible EO program
  • Step 2: Register client in an Employment Ontario program
  • Step 3: Ensure client completes the program
  • Step 4: Administer the Employment Status Questionnaire (ESQ) verbally or electronically at exit/completion
  • Step 5: Conduct follow-up interviews at required intervals (e.g., 1, 3, 6, 12, or 24 months) post-exit/completion
  • Step 6: Collect and record data on employment outcomes and client satisfaction
  • Step 7: Analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and client progress
  • Step 8: Submit collected data and analyses to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The grant includes multiple follow-up intervals for collecting data and has different categories and guidelines for various programs.
  • Incumbent workers are a focus for COJG and SAO programs.
  • Uses skip-logic to ensure relevance in questioning.
  • ESQ Guide updated in April 2024 with formatting and content changes.
  • Evaluation includes specific checkpoints for satisfaction and retention.
  • Specific questions vary by program, modified for different training and employment scenarios.
  • Available both electronically and verbally by ministry and service providers.
  • Different satisfaction scales for IES and other programs.

grant_single_labels|documents

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot

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