Better Jobs Ontario Readiness Program (BJORP)

Peel Adult Learning Centre is proud to offer the Better Jobs Ontario Readiness Program (BJORP). It is designed to be a short coaching and skills development program for clients who need assistance preparing their Better Jobs Ontario application.

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What is Better Jobs Ontario?

Effective April 29, 2022, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development expanded the former ‘Second Career’ program into Better Jobs Ontario. Better Jobs Ontario is a program designed to support unemployed individuals who have been out of work for six months or longer and require skills training to find employment in occupations with demonstrated labor market prospects in Ontario.

Benefits of Better Jobs Ontario

Better Jobs Ontario provides eligible applicants with skills training for in-demand jobs and financial support, up to $28,000.

  • The chosen program must be 52 weeks or less (Including breaks)
  • Categorized within the NOC teer 2, 3, or 4
  • Have evidence of good labor market prospects in Ontario

Financial support can potentially cover the following:

  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Other instructional costs, (including student fees, supplies and electronic devices)
  • Transportation
  • Basic living allowance (up to $500 per week)
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How can Peel Adult Learning Centre support you?

PALC’s BJO Readiness Program is a short program that will help you develop reading, writing, math, and digital skills needed to complete your application for Better Jobs Ontario. Our staff will work one-on-one with you to complete all documentation needed for the BJO application. To be eligible for the BJO Readiness program, you must be registered with an Employment Service (ES) agency and meet the eligibility criteria for the BJO application. Key features of our BJO Readiness Program are:

  • One-on-one support preparing documentation for the BJO application

  • Guidance with researching training institutions

  • Support building digital skills required to complete all BJO documentation

  • Academic skill development (including reading, writing, and math) that will help with future skills training

  • Assistance with job search strategies

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When Can I Attend the Better Jobs Ontario Readiness Program?

Once you have met with your Employment Service case worker and they have identified you are eligible for the BJO application, you can be referred to Peel Adult Learning Centre for a BJO Readiness Assessment. This assessment will determine whether you should complete the BJO application and/or attend a skills training program. Our program is especially valuable if you are unsure of your skills and want to discuss your best path for further education or training.

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At Peel Adult Learning Centre, we are committed to supporting individuals in Brampton and Mississauga on their journey to career success through the Better Jobs Ontario Readiness Program (BJORP). Let's work together to unlock new possibilities and build a stronger, more prosperous community for all.