Ontario is making it easier for people with criminal records to find jobs Ontario
across several sectors, and will prepare jobseekers for careers in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and more.
According to the province, the projects will provide a range of employment and training needs through technical training, on-the-job learning, and supports like mentorship, job placement, and mental health resources. This year, the province is also investing nearly $2 million in the Corrections Literacy Initiative to help approximately 1,000 individuals across 13 correctional facilities improve their math, reading, and writing skills to improve their chances of landing a good job after serving their sentence.
"Across Ontario, tens of thousands of people have paid their dues and just want to roll up their sleeves and give back," McNaughton said."I urge business leaders to join us as we smash through the stigma of a criminal record." The province will be unveiling even more programs to assist people with prior involvement in the criminal justice system over the next few months.
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