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The Targed Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) is a Government of Canada employment program intended to help older workers, aged between 55 and 64, who are unemployed. It is a cost shared partnership with the provinces and territories. The Federal government covers 70% of the costs and the provinces 30%. The program provides employment activities to help older workers in eligible communities so they can reenter the workforce. Examples of employment activities include skills upgrading and work experience.

The older worker[edit]

Older workers want to continue working longer than previously. Some express the concern that this makes it more difficult for young people to get jobs.^[1]

Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan[edit]

The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers is part of the Canadian government's Economic Action Plan.^[2]

Labour Market Agreements[edit]

The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers is a Labour Market Agreement.

Criteria for participation[edit]

History[edit]

The program was introduced in 2006 and has undergone renewed funding since then. The most recent extension reaches to the year 2014.

Project sponsors[edit]

Project sponsors are organizations responsible for planning, designing, and implementing the TIOW project.^[3]

Activities[edit]

References[edit]

^ Mutikani, Lucia (April 7, 2010). "Older, young U.S. workers jostle for scarce jobs". Reuters. Washington, D.C. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
^ "Helping Unemployed Older Workers find rewarding new jobs". Canada's Economic Action Plan, Jobs and Growth Blog. Government of Canada. February 21, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
^ Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (Nova Scotia)

External links[edit]

Links organized by province[edit]

Newfoundland

Targeted Initiative for Older Workers: Call for Proposals (2009)

Government of Canada helps unemployed older workers obtain skills, find jobs (2012)

Nova Scotia

Targeted Initiative for Older Workers: Age Advantage Plus

Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia team up to help unemployed older workers

New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nunavut

[Mutikani-1] Mutikani, Lucia (April 7, 2010). "Older, young U.S. workers jostle for scarce jobs". Reuters. Washington, D.C. Retrieved 2012-10-18.

[2] "Helping Unemployed Older Workers find rewarding new jobs". Canada's Economic Action Plan, Jobs and Growth Blog. Government of Canada. February 21, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-18.

[3] Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (Nova Scotia)

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