This program is designed for businesses like yours. By participating, you can hire young, motivated employees who are ready to work. These employees have completed workshops to prepare them for the workplace. You will also receive ongoing support from job coaches to ensure a smooth transition.

Key Benefits:

• Financial incentives to help with hiring and training costs.
• On-the-job training support through the Youth Job Connection and Youth Job Connection Summer programs.
• Additional financial help to offset training costs for apprentices.

This program offers a unique advantage over other financing options because it provides direct financial support for hiring and training, reducing your overall expenses. Approval is straightforward, and working with Employment Ontario makes the process easy. This support can help your business grow by bringing in fresh talent and reducing your training costs.

Type of Financing: Wage Subsidy

Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:

• There are no repayment terms or interest rates for this program. The wage subsidy is provided as a financial incentive to help cover the costs of hiring and training young employees.

Eligible Expenses:

• Wages for new hires between the ages of 15 to 29.
• Costs associated with on-the-job training for these new hires.
• Additional financial help to offset training costs for apprentices.

Ineligible Expenses:

• The funds cannot be used for any expenses unrelated to the wages and training of new hires.
• The subsidy cannot be applied to positions already receiving other government financial support.

Fees:

• There are no fees associated with this wage subsidy program.

This program offers you financial incentives to hire and train young people. You can receive funding to cover hiring and training costs for employees aged 15 to 29 through the Youth Job Connection program, and for those aged 15 to 18 through the Youth Job Connection Summer program.

You will get ongoing support from job coaches who help both you and your new employee. This ensures a smoother transition and better performance. Additionally, you can receive extra financial help to offset training costs, making it easier to integrate new hires into your business.

By participating, you gain access to motivated employees who are ready to work and have completed preparatory workshops. The amount of financial support you receive is tailored to the skill level of the person you hire and the on-the-job training you provide. This program is a great way to bring fresh talent into your business while reducing your hiring expenses.

1. Request an Appointment:

• Contact Employment Ontario to request an appointment with a job coach. You can do this by phone, email, or live chat.
• Phone: 416-326-5656
• Toll-free: 1-800-387-5656
• TTY: 1-866-533-6339
• Email: [email protected]
• Live Chat: Available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

2. Prepare Documentation:

• Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
  • Proof of business license in Ontario
  • Workplace safety and liability insurance certificates
  • Compliance with workplace, human rights, and labour legislation
  • Job descriptions for the positions you wish to fill

3. Meet with Job Coach:

• Attend the appointment with the Employment Ontario job coach.
• Discuss your hiring needs and the specific skills required for the job positions.
• Work with the job coach to determine the amount of financial incentive needed for hiring and training.

4. Complete Application Forms:

• Fill out the required application forms provided by Employment Ontario.
• Ensure all information is accurate and complete.

5. Submit Application:

• Submit the completed application forms along with the prepared documentation to Employment Ontario.
• Follow any additional instructions provided by the job coach or Employment Ontario representative.

6. Await Approval:

• Wait for Employment Ontario to review your application.
• Be prepared to provide any additional information or clarification if requested.

7. Hire and Train:

• Once approved, proceed with hiring the young person.
• Utilize the financial incentives to help cover the costs of hiring and training.

8. Maintain Communication:

• Keep in regular contact with your job coach for ongoing support.
• Ensure all training and employment conditions are met as per the program guidelines.