Get New Skills for Jobs in Demand Now!
Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) provides eligible job seekers with skills training from a recognized college for in-demand occupations. Better Jobs Ontario can provide Job Seekers with the following:
- Financial support, covering costs up to $28,000 including tuition, books, other instructional costs, transportation, and basic living allowance (up to $500/week)
- Additional funding may be available for childcare, disability supports and living away from home costs
Do I Qualify for Better Jobs Ontario?
You may qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if:
- You have been laid-off and have not been working or are working a temporary job just to cover costs
- You have not been laid-off but have been unemployed for six months or longer, and are part of a low-income household
- You can still apply for Better Jobs Ontario even if you are the recipient of Employment Insurance (EI), Ontario Works (OW), or Ontario Disability Support Programing (ODSP)
Get New Skills for Jobs in Demand Now!
Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) provides eligible job seekers with skills training from a recognized college for in-demand occupations. Better Jobs Ontario can provide Job Seekers with the following:
- Financial support, covering costs up to $28,000 including tuition, books, other instructional costs, transportation, and basic living allowance (up to $500/week)
- Additional funding may be available for childcare, disability supports and living away from home costs
Do I Qualify for Better Jobs Ontario?
You may qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if:
- You have been laid-off and have not been working or are working a temporary job just to cover costs
- You have not been laid-off but have been unemployed for six months or longer, and are part of a low-income household
- You can still apply for Better Jobs Ontario even if you are the recipient of Employment Insurance (EI), Ontario Works (OW), or Ontario Disability Support Programing (ODSP)
Better Jobs Ontario eligibility is determined largely by several assessments provided to our agency through our Ministry, eligibility is not guaranteed based off of the above information alone, but our Better Jobs Ontario staff would be happy to meet with you to determine your eligibility and discuss next steps!