The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) is a joint federal-provincial initiative intended to assist unemployed older workers to increase their employability, to help reintegrate into employment, and ensure they remain active and productive labour market participants while their communities undergo adjustment. How to register as a TIOW participant Training opportunities through TIOW Employer Information Work Placement FAQ for Employers

Links: How to Reach Us TIOW in Kitchener flyer (.pdf) TIOW in Waterloo Region & Guelph flyer (.pdf) TIOW Employers flyer (.pdf) Employment Ontario - TIOW - includes information on other communities

Register for this project designed to help you find the work that suits your experience and goals. Jointly funded by the Provincial and Federal governments, TIOW offers...

• A new look at your skills and how they match the current labour market
• Access to funds for training that is less than 9 months in length
• Potential for living allowance for those on a very limited income
• Incentives for employers to hire older workers
• Must participate 25 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks; for workers 55-64 years of age. Workers aged 50-54 may also qualify.

Meet others, take a fresh look at your situation, build your skills. Comments from current participants include...

• It “lifted my spirits and gave me new energy to move forward.”
• “I learned to be more confident about my goals in the near future.”
• “Excellent for team building, learning skills and information about obtaining employment. Great for confidence building.”
• “We are never too old to learn. And we have transferable skills that can be used in more than one occupational area.”

This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.