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BETTER JOBS ONTARIO
What Is Better Jobs Ontario?
BJO is funding from the Ontario government for education offered to people who are recently laid-off, and now unemployed. The goal is to re-train you for long-term skills to help you transition to an in-demand new career. Our culinary programs are designed to give you real-life training to ensure you can return to work faster.
How Much Funding Can I Get?
up to $28,000
Better Jobs Ontario provides eligible applicants with skills training and financial support for in-demand jobs .
You can apply for up to $28,000 for costs, including
- Tuition
- Books
- Student Fees
- Food Lab Supplies
- Uniform
- Tools
- Transportation
- Basic Living Allowance
You may qualify for additional funding for childcare and disability-related supports.
The amount of support you will receive is based on each individual’s needs and available funding.
Am I Eligible?
You may qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if you
- Have been laid-off and have not been working
- Have been working a temporary job just to cover costs
- Have not been laid-off but unemployed for 6 months or longer and are part of a low-income household
You can still apply if you receive Employment Insurance (EI), Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
How Do I Apply?
To apply to Better Jobs Ontario, you’ll work with an Employment Ontario agency where staff are trained to:
- Help you decide if this program is right for you
- Help you to complete your application
Agencies in your community are found at www.ontario.ca/page/better-jobs-ontario. Just make an appointment.
Staff at the agency will help you gather the information needed to support your application to Better Jobs Ontario.
What Information Do I Need to Apply?
The agency will ask for information about
- How long you have been unemployed, or working your temporary job, and been looking for work
- Positions and places where you have applied
- Your level of education obtained
- Previous employment, how long you worked there, and skills that were required
- What skills you want to obtain and where you can get trained in them
- Information to support a financial needs assessment
- Cost of the training from Affirm College, and college information
- Your gross household income
- Your agent will ask you to research 2 additional training sites that offer the training you need
What's the FREE Laptop Offer?
We know you have lots of choices for your education. If you choose Affirm College, our gift to you as a Better Jobs Ontario student is a FREE LAPTOP!
Affirm College, info@affirmcollege.com, 905-308-9333