The Ontario government
will invest in skills training
for Ontario workers,
including a new, longerterm
skills training program
for up to 20,000
people.
Premier McGuinty says
these new budget initiatives
will help move the
Ontario economy forward
by improving workers'
skills and education.
Ontario’s 2008 budget
includes:
Bulletin #1 April 2008
If you are teaching or supporting apprentices or adults in academic upgrading, helping job seekers, or assisting employers with their hiring needs, you are among the hundreds of college staff supporting the success of students and clients in Employment Ontario programs at Ontario’s colleges.
Many faculty, support staff and managers are involved in the delivery of programs and services which are funded by Employment Ontario. These areas include Job Connect, Literacy and Basic Skills/Academic Upgrading, Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship, and Employment Assistance Services.
The success of our students, apprentices and clients depends upon our ability to deliver these programs effectively. Colleges are uniquely positioned to offer all four programs and services, emphasizing quality and integrated services.
Colleges have secured funding to support the work of college staff in these four Employment Ontario-sponsored program and service areas. Thanks to the Ministry’s Network Development Fund, the Engaging the Frontline project will allow us to further invest in the development of processes and resources to better support the success of our students and clients.
What does the project include?