The Pathways to Employment Fund is intended to directly support the career development of USW Local 1998 University of Toronto Staff Appointed Unit members who are redeployment pool candidates. The Fund contributes to the training and development needs of members facing reorganizational change and layoff.
The Fund, $250,000 annually, is administered by the University of Toronto based on recommendations from the Career Development & Talent Retention Working Group, which is comprised of four representatives from the University and four representatives from the Union.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Pathways to Employment Fund, you must be a USW Local 1998 University of Toronto Staff Appointed Unit member who is a redeployment pool candidate at the time of application.
Eligibility is determined by the University of Toronto.
Maximum Fund Entitlement
An eligible full-time employee who is a redeployment pool candidate can access up to three thousand ($3,000) dollars per year (July 1 to June 30) for training needs not covered by existing University of Toronto programs and policies and/or the USW Local 1998 University of Toronto Staff Appointed Unit collective agreement.
In the case of an eligible part-time employee in the redeployment pool, the funding is pro-rated in accordance with the part-time appointment.
Payment is dependent on the number of applications and the amount of money available in a year (July 1 to June 30) and is pro-rated accordingly.
The Fund is intended to support the following (but not limited to):
- Training needs that are work or job related and/or related to another position at the University that one aspires to.
- Training can include professional development courses, programs, or certificates, as well as individual courses or courses of study leading to certificates, diplomas, or degrees offered at accredited educational institutions.
The Fund is not intended to support the following (but not limited to):
- Purchase of computer equipment, electronic devices, appliances, etc.
Reimbursement
Eligible recipients are required to pay the full cost for training. Approved expenses are reimbursed up to the maximum amount allowable upon the employee providing proof of payment for and successful completion of training.
The Fund is administered by the University of Toronto
Application Instructions
- Download and complete the Pathways to Employment Fund application form.
- Submit the completed application form by email to USWCareerpathways@utoronto.ca.