Get skills training and financial support when you qualify for Better Jobs Ontario. This 10-step process will provide you with the knowledge and resources to make an informed decision.
Overview
Better Jobs Ontario provides eligible applicants with:
- skills training for in-demand jobs
- financial support
Eligibility
You may qualify for Better Jobs Ontario if you have either:
- been laid off and have not been working
- been laid off and are working a temporary job just to cover costs
- not been laid-off, but have been unemployed for 12 weeks or longer and are part of a low-income household
Better Jobs Ontario Eligibility
How to Apply for Funding and your program of choice:
Step 1:
Start early! This process from start to finish can take several months to complete so please start early as programs fill up quickly.
Step 2:
Contact your Community Employment Services Representatives to schedule a meeting and explore Fanshawe College programs.
Step 3:
Do the research and decide which Fanshawe College Program you would like to apply to. Please note applying to online programs and accelerated programs are a little different. Your employment services representative can discuss this with you if interested.
Step 4:
Apply online through Ontario Colleges. There is a non-refundable $150.00 fee to apply through Ontario Colleges.
Make sure to select the box that indicates that you are applying as an Agency Sponsored Better Jobs Ontario Applicant. This is the 1st drop down feature on the "Financial Support" section of the application under "My Profile".
If you have any questions about your online application, please contact OCAS directly at 1-888-892-2228. Chat live with the Ministry of Ontario weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
Step 5:
Fill out your Better Jobs Ontario application with your employment consultant through your Employment Ontario agency of choice. The Employment Ontario agency is responsible for supporting the application, assessing the applicant’s eligibility and advocating for the funding.
Step 6:
Wait for your offer letter from Fanshawe College. If offered admission, you must confirm your acceptance to Fanshawe College online through Ontario Colleges.
Step 7:
Once an admissions decision has been made and you are admitted to your program, please contact betterjobsontario@fanshawec.ca to request your Letter of Acceptance. When your letter is ready, you will receive it by email from betterjobsontario@fanshawec.ca.
Step 8:
Provide your letter of acceptance to your Employment Consultant. This letter will be included in your Better Jobs Ontario Funding application. All cost estimates will be issued by the Office of the Registrar at Fanshawe College.
Step 9:
You will receive a fee invoice by email to your Fanshawe College email address once you have confirmed your offer. This is your Fanshawe Online email address (FOL email address).
In order to secure your spot in the program, you must pay the $250 non-refundable deposit by the due date indicated on your invoice. If you do not pay this $250 non-refundable deposit by the deadline, we will assume you have changed your mind and will not be attending Fanshawe College. At this point you will be removed from the program.
If you pay the $250 non-refundable deposit and change your mind, you must fill out a withdrawal form online prior to the 10th day of term. If the withdrawal is processed after the 10th day, you will be responsible for the full term fees so please ensure you submit the withdrawal form before the 10th day of class. Fanshawe College Dates To Remember You will not get the $250 non-refundable deposit back. The withdrawal form is to inform Fanshawe College you will not be studying for this term.
Pay fees on WebAdvisor. We do not accept payment in person at Fanshawe College by clicking ‘Pay on my Account’. Fee Dates and Payment Options | Fanshawe College
Step 10:
Still have questions? For additional information and most up to date information on the Better Jobs Ontario program, Overview, Eligibility, applying to Better Jobs Ontario and preparing your application; please visit the Ontario Ministry page here: Better Jobs Ontario | ontario.ca
Additional Services
Academic Upgrading
You've met with your Employment consultant and selected your desired program at Fanshawe. But you need to upgrade some courses before you can be admitted into the program.
Community Employment Services
You've may or may not have met with your Employment consultant and are not sure about which career path you should choose. Community Employment Services Fanshawe can help you get on the right track with their career exploration and planning services. And, when you become a student at Fanshawe, you can access our on-campus Career Services department.
Get in Touch with a Career Consultant
London
Community Employment Services Fanshawe
Nelson Plaza, 155 Clarke Road
London, ON
ces@fanshawec.ca
(519) 432-1220
St. Thomas & Aylmer
St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Centre)
417 Wellington Street,
St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5J5 (Map)
Phone: 519-637-9876
Text your name and question to: 226-210-0956
Email: cesstt@fanshawec.ca
Aylmer, Ontario
20 Talbot Street East,
Aylmer, Ontario N5H 1H4 (Map)
Phone: 226-210-6800
Text your name and question to: 226-210-0956
Email: cesayl@fanshawec.ca
Simcoe
The Employment Centre
5 Queensway East - Unit 2, Simcoe ON N3Y 5K2
Phone: 519-428-1135
Fax: 519-428-2602
Email: cces@fanshawec.ca
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This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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