Goodwill, The Amity Group

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and experience


• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation


• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities


• help in maintaining employment


• information and referral to other employment and community services

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 workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience

• matching of workplace needs to workers' 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

Pathways to Employment

• paid pre-employment training


• employment opportunities


• paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers


• one on one guidance and support


• work completion bonuses

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

• Ontario residents 15-30 years who are eligible to work in Canada, unemployed, not attending school full time and struggling with mental health and/or a disability

• Call or drop in


• for general information on Employment Ontario services call the toll-free Employment Ontario contact centre at 1-800-387-5656 (TTY 1-866-533-6339) or visit www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

• Employment / Training - Apprenticeship
• Employment / Training - Employer Staffing Assistance
• Employment / Training - Job Search Support / Training
• Employment / Training - Self-Employment / Entrepreneurship

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm