SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
ON, Canada
Employment and training services
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate February 24, 2020
- grant_single|closingDate August 24, 2020
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Government of Ontario
- Ministry of Colleges and Universities
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grant_card_status|open
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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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This grant aims to provide financial support to participants engaged in the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot program, focusing on enhancing job performance and career advancement.
- Funding is targeted towards the training and employment services provided to incumbent workers.
- Advance funding may be available upon meeting certain preparatory requirements and documentation submissions.
- Funding supports costs associated with the delivery of training programs aimed at upskilling workers.
- Financial accountability and reporting is mandatory, with specific guidelines provided by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
- Allocation of funds is based on a detailed assessment of training needs and program objectives as outlined in program guidelines.
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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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 65,000
Launch a mentorship program for youth entering the skilled trades
$ 90,000
Program for the professional integration of recent immigrants in healthcare
$ 70,000
Expand vocational training for indigenous youth in technology
$ 80,000
Develop training programs for new software developers to ensure job readiness
$ 55,000
Create an internship program for students in environmental sciences
$ 95,000
Offer retraining programs for workers displaced by automation in manufacturing
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Eligibility for the SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot program is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- Applicants must be registered employers or training providers located in Ontario.
- The program targets incumbent workers, meaning participants must be current employees of the businesses applying for support or must be identified by employers as potential candidates for training opportunities.
- The training proposed must align with job retention, skills advancement, or career progression objectives.
- Participants in training programs must be legally eligible to work in Ontario and Canada.
- Employers are typically required to contribute a portion of the training costs.
- The proposed training must fill specific skills gaps identified by the employer and align with the business needs.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
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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.
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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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
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.
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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."
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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.
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