Employment services for people receiving Ontario Works in Toronto are offered through Employment Ontario. This includes employment and skill training programs. Your caseworker at Toronto Employment & Social Services can work with you to determine if you are ready for a referral to Employment Ontario to participate in these programs.
If you need additional support before being referred to Employment Ontario, a PREP program might help. PREP programs provide targeted, intensive support on a range of service needs to help people receiving Ontario Works become ready for a referral to Employment Ontario. The programs focus on a range of service needs including addiction support, self-employment, financial empowerment, well-being, and more. They are designed to support various groups including youth, newcomers, racialized communities, and women.
See an interactive map of PREP program locations in Toronto that you can also filter by target group.
To learn more about PREP programs, speak to your caseworker who can refer you to a suitable program and support you with eligible benefits.