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Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW)
The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) is a federal-provincial/ territorial cost-shared initiative providing support to unemployed older workers in communities affected by significant downsizing or closures through programming aimed at reintegrating them into employment. In situations where there is little likelihood of immediate employment, programming may be aimed at increasing the employability of older workers, and ensuring they remain active and productive labour market participants while their communities undergo adjustment. TIOW is a temporary two year initiative to respond to the immediate needs of unemployed older workers while a feasibility study of measures for older workers is undertaken to inform a longer-term approach.
TIOW projects will incorporate the most successful practices and lessons learned from domestic and international evaluations of labour market adjustment and employment programs for older workers.
Project Sponsors
Projects will normally be coordinated by community based organizations with expertise in delivery of employment programming and, ideally, in addressing the special needs of older workers - or with the necessary community partnerships to ensure appropriate programming for older worker participants. For information on how to apply for 2009-2010 funding, please click here.
Eligible Activities
TIOW activities should focus on preparing participants for available employment opportunities. Building on existing resources, all projects must include employment assistance activities such as resume writing, interview techniques, informational interviews, networking, counselling and other related job finding activities. In addition to employment assistance, TIOW projects must include at least two other employability improvement interventions or activities but are not limited to:
- Vocational and/or Learning Assessments
- Mentorship
- Basic skills upgrading
- Specific skills training
- Employer-based Work Experience
- Preparation for self-employment
- Community - based work experience
- Direct marketing to employers and job development
- Certification
- Post-project follow-up mentoring and support
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