EMPLOYMENT ONTARIOPROGRAMS AND SERVICES

May 13, 2011

Objectives

Provide an overview of the components of the Employment Ontario Employment Services

Clarify how your clients can access services (referral)

Take a closer look at each component of EO Employment Services

Answer any questions that you may have

EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO

Employment Ontario helps Ontarians find work

Employment Ontario provide personalized advice and services to help people assess their skills and experience, find work and start on the path to skills training

Get the skills to succeed:  Talk to a professional counsellor and get the help you need to plan your career, get training, and find a job through the Employment Services program

Find jobs: Where and how to seek employment opportunities

Employment Services

The Employment Ontario network of community service providers deliver employment services to individuals who require assistance in obtaining and sustaining employment. All services are provided in a single point of service within all communities in Ontario.

The Employment Ontario network is comprised of 174 Employment Service providers at 434 sites throughout Ontario.

Clients are able to access job search, placement and incentives, job retention instruction, information and referral services and service planning and co-ordination from a single point of service.

Components of the Employment Service

Client Service Planning & Coordination EO service providers must determine

an individual’s primary service need: Use the Resource & Information

component Referral to other services (either before

or concurrent with Employment Service) Need for assisted Employment Service

components

EO Providers will Consider…

Individuals’ employability dimensions Interpersonal skills, work history, education

Suitability Indicators (further information) The demands of the potential employer Opportunities within the labour market

Labour market trends in the region Job/Training opportunities

Resource & Information

Open access service for the community No eligibility or access criteria (intake)

Includes: Labour market information Resources to support independent (unassisted)

job search Career clarification and planning Information on local training opportunities, local

employment opportunities, community service supports

Provides a means for employers to recruit employees

Workshops / Info Sessions

Orientation to Employment Services Resume & Cover Letter Job Search Interview Skills Labour Market Information / Career

Exploration

Referral to Community Services Referrals may be made at any point

of client contact Intake or one-on-one Employment

Consultant will refer based on individual assessment

Ex: Language assessment, ESL, credential assessment, housing, financial planning, counseling services, etc.

Assisted Services

Eligibility criteria: Unemployed Not participating in full-time training

or education Underemployed – working less than

an average of 20 hours per week

Suitability Factors

Willingness to begin employment History of poor work retention; ineffective

independent job search Substantial time out of school, work or

training Lack of relevant, credible or Canadian work

experience Education/credentials from outside of Canada Language skill level is a barrier to

employment

Suitability Factors cont’d…

Low level of education attained Disability Age Source of income Self-identified as Aboriginal Labour market change

Assisted Services / Case Management Employment Service Plan is opened Individualized assistance in career

clarification and goal setting Skills and interest assessment Interview and employment preparation Realistic and accurate assessment of

qualifications compared to job requirements

Assisted Services cont’d…

As the client works with the service provider, a more in-depth analysis is undertaken

Additional service needs may be identified and provided or coordinated with other service providers (referral)

Job Search

Individualized support for conducting a successful job search

Encompasses clarification of interests, abilities, skills, short & long-term goals

Orientation to workplace: rules, employer expectations, Canadian workplace culture

Rights and responsibilities of employees Preparation of tools – resume, applications,

strategies Information about access to language,

credential assessment

Job Matching, Placement & Incentives

Provides matching and placement services to clients who are unlikely to succeed in conducting their own job search, even with support, because of barriers to employment

Job Matching, Placement & Incentives Help to match client skills and interests with

work opportunities Help in facilitation of work opportunities and

negotiation of the employment relationship on their behalf

Experiential or on-the-job training opportunities

Placement support – identify and resolve issues

Financial supports to help remove barriers

Job Matching, Placement & Incentives Job development – proactive outreach to

employers to identify opportunities Employer support in identifying skills

required and capabilities needed Sensitivity/diversity training, workplace

accommodation Matching employer skill needs and

participant capabilities and interests

Job Matching, Placement & Incentives Placement opportunities with or without

incentives, volunteer placement, job trial and on-the-job training opportunities

Development of a training plan and agreement, includes negotiation of financial incentives

Monitoring of placement and agreement to support success

Link participants with mentors and coaches to provide support during and after placement

Employment and Training Supports Available on a temporary basis to address

financial barriers to participation in Employment Services for assisted clients Special equipment, supplies (e.g. safety boots) Transportation Work clothing/grooming needs to achieve

credibility Certification charges

As determined based on need

Job / Training Retention

Clients expect that their experience in the Employment Service will lead them on a path to sustained employment

Monitoring & follow-up There may be a need for additional

coaching / mentoring to maintain employment or complete training

Development of a support plan with the client and mentor

Job / Training Retention

Linking participants with mentors and coaches to provide support during and after job placement

Monitoring of the mentor/coach relationship with clients and its impact on workplace success

Make adjustments as required Follow-up occurs continuously With placement – positive 3 month follow-up –

goal of sustainable employment reached - exit

Apprenticeship Scholarship (AS) Interest in the skilled trades Must be committed to meeting the

necessary academic requirements for the chosen program within one year

$500 awarded when registered for upgrading

$500 awarded upon confirmation of successful completion

Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus (AESB)

Employer must commit to a relevant apprenticeship training plan

Initial payment of $1000 when the training agreement is signed

Final payment of $1000 six months from the signing date if apprentice is still working and training with the same employer

Questions?

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/employmentontario/

Thank You!