Wage Subsidies

Wage subsidies are available through both the provincial and federal governments to assist employers in their hiring and training needs and provide individuals with on-the-job work experience.

Job Connect -

An Ontario Government employment preparation and wage subsidy program funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities which is delivered locally to the surrounding area by Community Employment Services in Woodstock.

Employers who operate a business in Ontario, who are looking to hire staff, are ready to provide on-the-job training and / or who are seeking people who want to work, may benefit from Job Connect.

Employers and job seekers can find out more about Job Connect and how to apply locally here!

Job Connect also delivers the Ontario Summer Jobs Service program (SJS) for students who are 15-24 years old and returning to school.

Local businesses and organizations can learn more about SJS and obtain applications here!

Also see the Employment Ontario website for information about this program.

Ontario Targeted Wage Subsidy Program -

Provides on-the-job work exerience to unemployed individuals who are or have recently been eligible to receive Employment Insurance and are experiencing difficulty in finding work.* It also enables employers to hire people who face barriers to employment (people they might not otherwise hire) by offering temporary wage subsidies.

* Interested job seekers must contact their employment counsellor at Community Employment Services who will assist them in developing a 'Return To Work Action Plan' which may include referral to the OTWS program.