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The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) is provincial program that provides direct financial support to individual employers who wish to purchase training for their workforce.
The COJG provides financial support to individual employers who wish to purchase training for their employees. It will be available to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees, and will:
Click here to learn more about how COJG can benefit you (external link).
Eligibility criteria applies to all employers regardless of whether they are training one or multiple individuals.
To find out if you are eligible for the program, visit us in-person or dial 311 to set up an appointment.
During your application process, you will work with Employment Halton to determine if this program is right for you. If so, staff will also help you prepare and complete your application.
For more information on the application process, visit the Province’s Canada Ontario Job Grant webpage (external link).
Employment Halton offers training incentives that may benefit your company. Incentives can offset the cost of training and hourly wages. They are based on:
You may be eligible for a $2,000 employer signing bonus if you register, train and hire an apprentice:
Employment Halton is a free service offered through Halton Region that can help you meet your hiring needs. We offer personalized services that include:
Haltonjobs.ca is a FREE and EASY job posting site that can help support your hiring needs. Employers can:
Haltonjobs.ca offers employers:
Employment Halton partners with organizations across the region to identify employment opportunities for qualified candidates, as well as provide a range of recruitment and hiring services.
We offer many FREE one-on-one supports.
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Employment Halton reviews and conducts research/projects to support employers in our Region. We also keep in touch with other organizations focused on supporting employment, and recommend their resources and information to help you hire and manage your workforce.
Employment Halton 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 (GoogleMaps link)
To receive in-person supports, please book an appointment by calling 311.
Telephone: 905-825-6000 ext. 2777 Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866) ext. 2777 TTY: 905-827-9833 Email: employmentservices@halton.ca
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.