Employment

Helping you prepare for and find a job

Ontario Works can give you practical help to prepare for and find a job by:

• working with you to determine what you need to become employed, and
• helping you develop a plan based on your skills, experience and circumstances.

To receive Ontario Works you will work with staff to develop an individual employment plan that will help you find a job. This is called a Participation Agreement and sets out the employment assistance activities that will lead to finding employment. You will meet with staff regularly when you complete activities or begin new ones. You will have access to a range of employment activities including:

Education Programs
A variety of education programs are available to help you:

• finish high school
• improve your language skills, and
• upgrade your reading, writing or math skills.

Job-Specific Skills Training
If you need special training or skills to do a job, we can get you the help you need to develop your skills.

Literacy Screening and Training
If it’s hard for you to get or keep a job because you have trouble with reading, writing or math, we can help you get the education you need.

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP)
If you’re a young parent between the ages of 16 and 25, the LEAP program can give you the supports you need to:

• finish high school
• improve your parenting skills, and
• prepare for and find work so you can support your family

Employment Placements
When you’re ready for a job, we can connect you with employers who are hiring, help you prepare for the interview and help with training for the job, if required.

Community Placements
A placement in a community agency can help you gain valuable experience. You can practice your skills, improve your confidence and get up-to-date job references and contacts.

You can still get help after you’ve found a job.
Once you get a job and you are no longer eligible to receive financial help from Ontario Works, you may still be able to get other kinds of help, such as:

• extended health coverage
• prescription drug coverage, and
• job related expenses, such as safety boots

Please click here to view "Your Guide to Employment & Community Services in the Peterborough Area (January 2012)

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Revised:2012-04-18| Revised by: The City of Peterborough