Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre

TIOW

Between the ages of 55 and 64... and looking for career assistance?

Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) provides employment assistance services and employability improvement activities, such as skills upgrading and work experience, to assist unemployed workers aged 55 to 64 with their integration into new employment.

TIOW Overview

The TIOW is a provincially funded program targeting:

People aged 55 to 64 who are out of work, under-employed, and seeking assistance with their job search
This initiative is designed to provide individuals with resources and services to increase employability and improve participants skills to meet employment objectives
Ontario is piloting TIOW in communities that have been identified and approved by MTCU and Service Canada
"The Government of Ontario has made it a condition of participation in TIOW that each participant provide them with consent to the collection, and disclosure of his or her personal information for evaluation of the TIOW program"

You will be required to sign off your agreement to the above

Service assistance/intervention is individually tailored to assist job seekers in overcoming their barriers in meeting their employment objectives

Participant Eligibility

Out of work
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Between the ages of 55 and 64 (inclusive); workers over the age of 64, who meet other TIOW criteria, may be eligible to participate
Requires training in skills related to job search or employability

Participant Suitability

Applicants will be assessed to determine who will benefit from participation and whether some applicants may benefit from referral to other programming

Employment Assistance

Employment Assistance Activities

Career exploration
Coaching
Resume writing
Job search techniques
Networking
Interview techniques

Employability Improvement

Employability Improvement Activities

Vocational and/or learning assessments
Basic skills upgrading
Specific skills training targeted to identified or anticipated labour market demands
Employer-based work experience
Placement to access available employment
Preparation for self-employment
Mentoring

Intake/Duration

Participants must commit to at least 25 hours per week, for a total of four weeks, of Employment Assistance and Employability Improvement activities
DRUHC will work with you to identify your individual needs and offer activities to address these needs
The total duration of TIOW activities and services can range from 8 weeks to a maximum of 43 weeks
The training component can be up to a maximum of 6 months
Participation in TIOW will exclude/disqualify you from Second Career for two years

DRUHC's goal is that each participant achieve their individual employment objective

Outcomes

Self-Confidence - increased confidence in your skill set and job search abilities
Self-Awareness - have a better understanding of personality traits and how they relate to career success
Career Building - understand how to apply career building to your own life
Changing Labour market - understand the labour market and how labour market changes affect employment success
Networking - learn how to build and maintain a personal and professional network
Employment - positive employment success

Workshop Outline

Week 1: Build on your strengths - Career Exploration
Week 2: Hire Experience - Building a personal marketing plan
Week 3: Where do I grow from here? - Research -- career and labour market
Week 4: Delivering your message - Interview skills
Week 5+: Follow up & independent self-marketing

April 16, 2012: For the third consecutive year, the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre has been granted funding from the federal and provincial government to continue in delivery of the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW).

Read the press release.

If you have any inquiries concerning the TIOW program please contact us.