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Youth Job Connection

Q: Who is eligible for the Youth Job Connection program?

To be eligible for the Youth Job Connection program, you must: The employer must be licensed to operate in Ontario. The employer must comply with workplace, human rights, and labour legislation. The employer must have workplace safety and liability insurance.

Q: What expenses are eligible under Youth Job Connection?

This grant supports employers hiring in Ontario as part of the provincial Employment Service programs. Only companies operating within this Canadian province qualify for the financial incentives offered for hiring young people. Companies located within the province of Ontario, Canada.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Job Connection?

You can contact Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Q: Where is the Youth Job Connection available?

The Youth Job Connection program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Youth Job Connection a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Youth Job Connection is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Youth Job Connection?

Youth Job Connection is funded by Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)

Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth

Ministry of Colleges and Universities

Government of Ontario (ON)

Last Update: March 27, 2026

Funding available

No Condition

Timeline

Open continuously

Location

Ontario, Canada

Overview

Get access to financial incentives to help offset the costs of hiring and training youth (15 to 29 years old), along with job coaches who can provide ongoing support to you and your employee.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop workforce skills

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Financial cooperative
Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business
Sole proprietorship
Social economy enterprise
Non-financial cooperative

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Youth (<40)

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Employment and Training
Children and Youth Organizations

Target groups

Children & youth
Young adults
Business owners / entrepreneurs

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Municipal
Provincial

Next steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This grant supports employers hiring in Ontario as part of the provincial Employment Service programs. Only companies operating within this Canadian province qualify for the financial incentives offered for hiring young people.

Companies located within the province of Ontario, Canada.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

To hire a young person through the Youth Job Connection or Youth Job Connection Summer programs, employers must be licensed to operate in Ontario, comply with workplace, human rights, and labour legislation, have workplace safety and liability insurance, and offer job opportunities that take place in Ontario. Municipal and provincial governments may qualify for supports, but the federal government cannot apply for these programs.

Who is not eligible

This grant is not available to certain entities based on their organizational status and funding sources. The restrictions ensure that the program is allocated to sectors that meet specific criteria.

The federal government is not eligible for the Youth Job Connection or Youth Job Connection Summer programs.
Entities already receiving other government financial support for the same position are not eligible.

Eligible expenses

This grant provides benefits to employers who hire young people by offering financial incentives and ongoing support. These programs are designed to assist with hiring and training costs while providing job coaching to both employer and employee.

Obtaining financial incentives through the Youth Job Connection program, aimed at individuals aged 15 to 29.
Acquiring financial incentives through the Youth Job Connection Summer program for hiring youth aged 15 to 18 during the summer.
Receiving financial incentives for on-the-job training participants via the Employment Service program.
Securing a placement incentive for the hiring, registering, and training of an apprentice through the Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus.

Eligible geographic areas

The grant provides financial incentives to support the hiring and training of young workers.

Financial incentives for hiring and training young employees through the Youth Job Connection program.
Support for training participants in job placements through the Employment Service program.
Placement incentives to hire, register, and train an apprentice.
Additional financial assistance to offset training expenses.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this program:

You can benefit from the support of job coaches who provide ongoing assistance to both employers and young employees.
A placement incentive is available for hiring, registering, and training an apprentice, known as the Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus.

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