EMPLOYER SERVICES

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, JOB CONNECT provides young people,
who are out of work, with the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed to find and keep a job. The objective of Employer Services is to connect employers, willing to provide on-the-job training and work experience, with young people eager and ready to be trained and to become fully productive members of the workforce.

Ø save employers time and money in the hiring process by identifying suitable candidates for the job and pre-screening eligible participants
Ø assist the employer with the development of a training plan
Ø support the employer through monitoring the participant's on-the-job progress
Ø can provide training incentives to defray some of the training costs.

Ø provide quality supervision and training
Ø develop a comprehensive training plan prior to the training
Ø provide opportunities for job trials, on-the-job training placements or on-going employment

Participating employers must be legally permitted to operate in Ontario, must be in compliance with all relevant employment legislation and collective agreements, must have Third Party Liability Insurance and WSIB coverage (or Workplace Safety Insurance) and must not be in layoff situation, as we do not want existing employees to be aversely affected.

Ø 16 to 24 years of age and registered with JOB CONNECT at Mohawk College.

For more detailed information contact:

JOB CONNECT (905) 575-2177 P.O. Box 2034, Hamilton, ON L8N 3T2 Fax: (905) 575-2380 jobs@mail.mohawkc.on.ca - http://jobconnect.mohawkc.on.ca

TRAINING SUBSIDIES

JOB CONNECT supports trial placements of up to two weeks with full subsidy based on minimum wage. This allows employer and client an opportunity to assess the suitability of the position and the individual.

Example: 40 hrs X $6.85 x 2 weeks = $548.00 in subsidies.

JOB CONNECT may also cover the cost of safety equipment, workboots, hard hats, etc. to a maximum of $100.00

JOB CONNECT provides employers with a training subsidy to defray costs incurred during training based on a specific Training Plan developed for the selected trainee.

A typical training subsidy would be about $120 / week for a 12 -16 week training period.

Example: 12 - 16 weeks at $120/wk = $1,440 - $1,920 Training Subsidy*

JOB CONNECT may also cover the cost of safety equipment, workboots, hard hats, etc. to a maximum of $100.00

*The actual amount is determined by the complexity of training required and the ability and experience of the trainee.
* While the offer of full-time employment is - hopefully - the final outcome, a placement may be discontinued at any time if the candidate is found to be unsuitable, without further obligations on the employers' part.

** Employers must have Third Party Liability Insurance and WSIB coverage (or equivalent Workplace Safety Insurance).

JOB CONNECT - Mohawk College
905 575-2177