Q: I am in financial need and cannot find work. Can Ontario Works help me find and keep a job?
A: Yes. Ontario Works offers you practical help finding a job. We know that different people have different needs – that’s why Ontario Works has a number of ways to help you.
If you qualify, we can provide you with a variety of services to help you find a job, such as:
- workshops on looking for work, résumé writing, and preparing for an interview
- referrals to job counselling or training programs
- information on who’s hiring
- access to basic education
- access to telephones, faxes, computers and job banks.
You will also have access to a range of employment assistance activities including:
- Education Programs
- Job Specific Skills Training
- Literacy Screening and Training
- Learning, Earning and Parenting
- Employment Placements
- Community Placements
In addition, benefits are available to help you with the costs of getting a job, being in an employment activity, or leaving Ontario Works for employment.