Job Ready Program Booms With High Demand, Keeps Processing On Track

The Job Ready Program is seeing a surge in applications, causing longer processing times than anticipated. The participants must engage in suitable full-time (or part-time equivalent) employment for at least 12 months, completing the program within 3 years.

Despite increased demand, efforts are made to manage processing times within the program's timeframe.

Average processing times for various program activities as of April 2024:

• Program Registration: Confirmation within 30 days of online submission.
• Prior Employment Decision: Provided within 8 months of program registration.
• Invitation for Workplace Assessment: Confirmation within 10 days; assessment scheduled within 60 days.
• Workplace Assessment Outcome: Notification within 30 days of receiving the report.
• Final Assessment: Invitation after meeting program requirements.
• Document Processing: Additional information is processed within 7 days of receipt.