Youth Job Connection
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- All industries
- Government of Ontario
- Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Employers in Ontario can benefit from hiring young people through programs like Employment Service, Youth Job Connection, and Youth Job Connection Summer. Eligibility criteria include:
- Being licensed to operate in Ontario
- Compliance with workplace, human rights, and labour legislation
- Having workplace safety and liability insurance
- Offering job opportunities in Ontario
Who is eligible
Eligible companies for this grant must:
- Be licensed to operate in Ontario
- Comply with workplace, human rights, and labour legislation
- Have workplace safety and liability insurance
- Offer job opportunities taking place in Ontario
Who is not eligible
While municipal and provincial governments may qualify for supports, the federal government can't apply for Youth Job Connection or the summer component, Youth Job Connection Summer.
- Companies operated by the federal government
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Employers can receive financial incentives to help with the costs of hiring and training youth through various programs like Youth Job Connection and Youth Job Connection Summer.
- Financial incentives for hiring and training youth
- Placement incentive for apprenticeship training
- Financial support to offset training costs
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Licensed to operate in Ontario
- Compliance with workplace, human rights, and labor legislation
- Having workplace safety and liability insurance
- Offering job opportunities in Ontario
How to apply
- Contact Employment Ontario by phone, email, or live chat to express your interest in hiring a young person
- Work with Employment Ontario to determine the amount of money needed to hire and train the young person based on their skill level and required training
- Submit your application for the grant program, whether it's through the Youth Job Connection, Youth Job Connection Summer, or Employment Service
## Grant Summary: ### Hire a Young Person Grant This grant encourages employers in Ontario to hire young individuals through programs like Employment Service, Youth Job Connection, or Youth Job Connection Summer, offering financial incentives and support to cover hiring and training costs. --- ## Detailed Explanation of the Hire a Young Person Grant: ### How it Works: As an employer in Ontario, you can benefit from hiring a young person through programs like Youth Job Connection, Youth Job Connection Summer, or Employment Service. These programs provide you with employees who have completed workplace preparation workshops, job coaches for ongoing support, and financial incentives to assist with hiring and training costs. ### Eligibility: To qualify for hiring a young person, employers must be licensed to operate in Ontario, comply with workplace, human rights, and labor laws, have workplace safety and liability insurance, and offer job opportunities within Ontario. Municipal and provincial governments may qualify for support, but the federal government is excluded from certain programs. ### How to Apply: Employers looking to hire a young person through the aforementioned programs need to request an appointment with an Employment Ontario job coach. They can contact Employment Ontario via phone, email, or live chat to initiate the hiring process and explore financial incentives available for apprenticeship programs as well. ### Financial Incentives: Employers who hire and train individuals through Youth Job Connection, Youth Job Connection Summer, or the Employment Service program can receive financial incentives based on the skill level of the person hired and the on-the-job training provided. Additionally, there are placement incentives for hiring apprentices and offsetting training costs available to eligible employers. ### Conclusion: The Hire a Young Person Grant in Ontario aims to support small businesses and employers in hiring and training young individuals through various programs and financial incentives. By participating in these programs, employers can access skilled young talent while receiving assistance to cover associated costs, contributing to workforce development and youth employment in the region.
