Better Jobs Ontario is a program for recently laid-off, unemployed workers for which long-term skills training is the most appropriate intervention to transition them into… Read More »What is Better Jobs Ontario and is it for me?
While on a job placement, the participant is employed by the employer and is to be treated as any other employee. As employees, participants must… Read More »Who pays me when I’m on a job placement?
We work with many local businesses in the community which support our placement programs. Job placements are based on each individual interests, and LEAP is… Read More »What are my options for job placements?
It can be both. Employers who are in the trades may do a placement with an individual who is interested in becoming an apprentice. If… Read More »Is it an apprenticeship or a placement?
To participate in placements, employers must: Be licensed to operate in Ontario Comply with all applicable legislation, including federal/provincial human rights legislation, regulations, and any… Read More »What do I have to do to receive incentives? Am I suitable and eligible?
There are three categories of participant supports: 1. Participant Financial Support E.g. work clothing, tools/equipment, dependent care, transportation costs, etc. 2. Pre-Employment Service Stipend Paid… Read More »Are there supports available for me in the YJC and YJC-S Programs?
While on a job placement, the participant is employed by the employer and is to be treated as any other employee. As employees, participants must… Read More »Who pays me when I’m on a job placement?
We work with many local businesses in the community which support our placement programs. Job placements are based on each individual youth’s interests, and LEAP… Read More »What are my options for job placements?
If the participant does not complete the mandatory 60 (or 20) hours, they will not move on to the placement portion of the program. Youth… Read More »What if I don’t complete the mandatory 60 hours (YJC) or 20 hours (YJCS)?
Yes. Participants must complete all pre-employment services to develop job readiness skills and to prepare for a job placement. Youth in the YJC program must… Read More »Do I have to complete all the pre-employment hours before being put on a placement?
If you successfully complete the program, you will be placed on a job placement. Placements offer a range of services that will support matching the… Read More »What happens after I complete the pre-employment workshops?
1. Fundamental job readiness skills workshops and/or activities 2. Career development/career exploration workshops and/or activities 3. Personal management (life) skills workshops and/or activities 4. Job… Read More »What information is covered in the pre-employment workshops for YJC and YJC-S Programs?
YJC provides access to employability and employment skills development, along with education/training and work experiences. The goal is to support young people in securing long-term… Read More »What are some goals I may achieve by completing the YJC or YJC-S Program?
For the YJC Program, you must be: a youth between the ages of 15-29 at the time of registration; a resident of Ontario; Eligible to… Read More »What makes me eligible/suitable for the Youth Job Connection (YJC) Program or Youth Job Connection- Summer (YJC-S) Program?
Pre-employment for YJC is a minimum of 60 hours (approximately 5 days a week for 2 weeks). Pre-employment for YJC-S is a minimum of 20… Read More »How long is the pre-employment portion of the Youth Job Connection Program (YJC) and Youth Job Connection – Summer (YJC-S)?
Yes, Participants will receive a wage equivalent to the provincial hourly minimum wage when they participate in pre-employment services. Minimum wage rates are published by… Read More »Do I get paid for doing the pre-employment portion of the program?
YJC is a longer program consisting of 60 hours of pre-employment workshops for youth ages 15-29 who are not enrolled in school and are unemployed.… Read More »What is the difference between YJC and YJC-S?
Youth Job Connection (YJC) is a program specifically for youth aged 15-29 who may face multiple barriers to finding employment. It is a combination of… Read More »Do you have any specialized programs for youth?
Second Career is a program for recently laid-off, unemployed workers for which long-term skills training is the most appropriate intervention to transition them into high-skill,… Read More »What is Second Career and is it for me?
Once you’re registered, your Employment Advisor will make appointments with you to help you take steps towards your employment and/or training goals. They will also… Read More »What do I do once I’m registered?
Registration takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Registering with LEAP is simple! Come in to meet with an Employment Advisor at any time or call and make an appointment. You will be… Read More »How do I register?
To be eligible for employment services, you may be unemployed, employed, enrolled in post-secondary education, 18 years of age or older, and a resident of… Read More »Can anyone register for Employment Services?
Employment Service allows you to work one-on-one with a trained Employment Advisor. They will assist you with your job search and administer personalized workshops as… Read More »What is Employment Service and how can it help me?
All of LEAP’s services are completely FREE! LEAP is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to administer Employment Services, Better Jobs… Read More »Does using LEAP’s Services cost anything?