Reduce Training Costs with the Canada-Ontario Job Grant

We’d like to remind you that applications are still being accepted for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) — a valuable opportunity for employers in Ontario to upskill their workforce with government support.

Under the program, eligible employers may receive up to $10 K per employee for eligible training costs, including tuition, materials, and exam fees.

Employer eligibility

• Ontario-based private or not-for-profit employers
• Must be licensed to operate in Ontario
• Must contribute a portion of training costs (typically 1/2 for large employers), with some flexibility for small employers (typically 1/6 of training costs)
• Must employ the individual receiving training
• Training must be delivered by an eligible third-party trainer

Trainee eligibility

Trainees must be either Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons living in Ontario and meet the following below requirements:

• Employed individuals must be identified by their employer.
• Unemployed individuals must also be sponsored by an employer, demonstrated through a permanent or conditional offer of employment.
• An individual must not be participating in full-time training or education or any other government training intervention that offers funding support for same tuition, books or other training related costs (for example, Better Jobs Ontario).

Whether you’re hiring new staff or looking to boost your team’s skills, COJG offers a practical way to offset training costs and stay competitive.