Better Jobs Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario helps unemployed people or laid-off workers rejoin the workforce in high-demand jobs.
Find A New Career
Better Jobs Ontario is a Government of Ontario employment program that provides funding for tuition, books and other instructional costs, transportation, childcare, disability-related supports, literacy and basic skills training, and a basic living allowance. The program is a cost-sharing grant based on financial need. It is designed to help people find sustainable, high-skilled jobs in growing sectors.
The program offers funding for both:
- short-term training programs that take 52 weeks or less to complete, including micro-credential programs
- longer duration programs that take 2 years or less to complete
You can apply for up to:
- $28,000 for training that is 1 year or less in duration
- $35,000 for programs that are more than 1 year in duration
Eligibility
You may qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if you have either:
- been laid-off and have not been working
- been laid-off and are working a temporary job just to cover costs
- not been laid-off but have been unemployed for 12 weeks or longer and are part of a low-income household
You can still apply if you receive either:
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Ontario Works (OW)
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Contacts
For OCAS application assistance
Funding Applications and Information
Find a list of employment service providers who will help you access Better Jobs funding.
flemingemploymenthub.ca
Student Support and Letter of Admission
(705) 749-5503
1-866-353-6464 ext.1503
betterjobs@flemingcollege.ca
Launch Your New Career At Fleming College
Explore our website for careers in Business and Information Technology, Health and Community Services, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Trades and Technology to find your fit.
Fleming offers small class sizes, and our dedicated faculty have industry experience and expertise. Our unique learning environments and state-of-the-art labs and equipment will further prepare you for the career of your choice. Most of our programs include hands-on, experiential learning components, giving you the real-world skills and confidence to succeed in the workplace.
Feeling unsure about returning to school? Fleming’s support services will help you succeed. From tutoring to counselling right through to job readiness, you’ll receive the tools to thrive in and out of the classroom.
Need help deciding on training that’s right for you? Talk to an employment service provider who will help you!
To Apply For Better Jobs Ontario
Work with your local employment service provider to apply for Better Jobs Ontario. Service provider staff will answer your questions, determine your eligibility, guide you through the application process, and help you choose a career that’s right for you!
Peterborough:
Agilec
Employment Planning and Counselling Peterborough
YMCA Central East Ontario
City of Kawartha Lakes:
VCCS
Haliburton:
Fleming CREW Employment Services
Northumberland:
Career Edge
Durham College Employment Services
Watton Employment Services
Muskoka:
Agilec
Employment North
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.