Updated Employment Ontario Services Strengthen Local Workforce

Updated Employment Ontario Services Strengthen Local Workforce

The Government of Ontario recently announced a suite of changes to Employment Ontario programming and services. The government is launching a new system that will improve Ontario employment services by focusing on the needs of local communities, workers, and employers. Employment Ontario provides a range of programs, services, and funding opportunities to help Ontarian workers…

Employment Ontario Government Incentives for Hiring Youth Workers

Employment Ontario Government Incentives for Hiring Youth Workers

As Ontario’s aging workforce draws nearer to retirement, it’s essential that companies have a plan for how to fill these roles. Recruiting students and recent graduates is a good strategy to overcome talent gaps, although employers often find it difficult to find and hire quality youth employees. The additional time and costs needed to hire…

Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation (OCWI) Helps Narrow Labour Gap

Ontario Centre for Workforce Innovation (OCWI) Helps Narrow Labour Gap

One of the most formidable hurdles encountered by jobseekers, myself included before I found Mentor Works, is the seemingly vast disconnect between the skills we possess and the skills that prospective employers are expecting from their recruit. Reading job descriptions that require specialized skills or the dreaded “X years of experience” can be discouraging for…

Ontario Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit for IT Roles

The Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit (ATTC) is a refundable tax credit for Canadian businesses employing apprentices in certain skilled trades. Many businesses are surprised to hear the potential applications of these tax credits for Information Technology (IT) positions within their organizations. This article looks to provide some additional information on the IT related positions which…

Ontario Government Funding Services and Tools for Immigrants

The Federal and Provincial Governments offer numerous services and Ontario government funding incentives to help new Canadians find meaningful and valuable work experience. The following list of programs is only a small selection of the Canadian Government funding support available for internationally trained immigrants and foreign workers. 1. Enhanced Language Training (ELT) The Enhanced Language…

Employment Services Program for Hiring Skilled Employees

View more recent Hiring & Training Programs Employment Ontario provides networking services and Canadian Government funding for small business to attract, train, and hire unemployed Ontarians looking for valuable work experience. The Employment Service program is one of many Canadian Government Incentives for Hiring & Training Skilled Workers. Employment Services for Businesses Looking to Hire…

How to Receive $2000 for Signing a New Trades Employee

Are you a growing company that employs high-skilled trades? The Ontario Government is issuing a $2000 Employer Signing Bonus for the hiring of new employees in high-skilled trades. The grant was created to encourage the registration of new apprentices and promote training of trade workers in the industry. Requirements The employer must be a registered…

Tax Credits – Taking Advantage of Government Initiatives

Do you need help financing new business initiatives? Governmental tax credits can help your company grow, while keeping your debt-to-equity ratio under control. Mentor Works has compiled a few great tax credit programs that can help your business thrive: Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus This is a great tax credit to help you expand your human…