FOCUS Employment Services - Integrated Employment Services

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of all client groups

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to worker's skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada. Services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:

• Indigenous peoples, older workers, persons with disabilities, persons on social assistance, immigrants / newcomers, students, women, youth and businesses
• Persons with disabilities of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada.

Better jobs Ontario

• laid off individuals who are currently unemployed
• individuals from low-income households experiencing labour market challenges