Title

An Evaluation of the jobsOntario Training Program

Author

Michael Schuster, Western University

Date of Award

8-1-1994

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Sancton, Andrew

Geographical Areas

Ontario

Abstract

This paper examines the effectiveness of the Ontario government’s jobsOntario Training (JOT) program to determine whether it is successful in helping social assistance welfare recipients obtain jobs. A review of provincial documents as well as surveys and interviews with officials responsible for the development and implementation of the program were conducted. The findings reveal that pre-employment training is effective in helping social assistance welfare recipients become employed and the use of local brokers to deliver JOT contributes to the success of the program.

Recommended Citation

Schuster, Michael, "An Evaluation of the jobsOntario Training Program" (1994). MPA Major Research Papers. 13.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/13