LEARNING IN ONTARIO
FAQs for Employers
- Why should I get involved in apprenticeship training?
- Where can I find information on hiring an apprentice?
- Why should I consider hiring people who have been trained or educated in other countries?
- What are my responsibilities as an employer and where do I find information about the laws regarding employees?
- How can Employment Ontario help me?
Why should I get involved in apprenticeship training?
Participating in apprenticeship training allows you to develop employees who are not only trained to provincial industry standards but who also understand your specific workplace.
There can often be financial benefits as well. Recruiting potential apprentices through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program can be a cost-effective solution to training and retaining young workers. The Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit is available to help employers hire apprentices in certain skilled trades.
You also benefit from the government-supported in-class training your apprentices will receive, while supporting your future workforce needs and those of your industry.
Want to get started? Take a look at the services for employers or contact Employment Ontario.
Where can I find information on hiring an apprentice?
The Employers section of this website offers news and information for employers.
Take a look at the services for employers or contact Employment Ontario.
Why should I consider hiring people who have been trained or educated in other countries?
Your business success – and Ontario's economy – depend on a well-educated and highly skilled workforce. Internationally trained individuals have become a key component of Ontario's workforce, and a source of competitive advantage.
Most new Ontarians of working age bring with them first-hand experience of countries that are not only potential clients but also economic rivals in today's global marketplace.
The majority of newcomers to Ontario are in their prime working years. More than 70 per cent of those of working age are highly skilled, with postsecondary education or training.
What are my responsibilities as an employer and where do I find information about the laws regarding employees?
You'll find a wealth of information on these and other topics in the What Employers Want to Know section of the Service Ontario Workplace Gateway website. You may also want to review the Employment Standards information on the Ministry of Labour website.
How can Employment Ontario help me?
Employment Ontario is Ontario's employment and training network. We want to connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers. You can access Employment Ontario in three ways: by telephone, online or in person. Descriptions of Employment Ontario services are available in 23 languages. If you already know the kind of service you need, you can use this website to find services in your area.
