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Supporting business growth in Ontario.

The OCC offers programs that support the growth and capacity of Ontario businesses. Through the Discover Ability Network, we connect businesses with tools and supports that help them become more inclusive employers and tap into the persons with disabilities talent pool. Through our export and trade events, businesses have the opportunity to meet with foreign governments and trade delegations to help them make new business connection and expand into global markets.

Connect with us to learn how our programs can benefit your organization.

Skills Bridge

Skills Bridge, powered by Magnet, was created by the OCC in partnership with the Diversity Institute and funded by the Future Skills Centre to address skills gaps in small—to medium-sized businesses.

Create a business account today to get you and up to 10 employees access to over 70 courses at no-cost in areas such as management, customer service, sales and marketing, equity, diversity and inclusion, digital skills and more until September 30, 2025!

Talent Opportunities Program

The Talent Opportunities Program provides employers hiring eligible post-secondary students on work placements with wage subsidies of up to 50% of the wages (to a maximum of $5,000) for each ‘net new’ placement or 70% of the wages (to a maximum of $7,000) for each ‘net new’ placement for under-represented groups. Click here to learn more about TOP and apply for a wage subsidy.

Seeding Digital Skills

Seeding Digital Skills is an upcoming program that utilizes simulation technology to provide free hands-on training for employees in the agricultural and food and beverage processing industries. Whether you’re growing crops, raising livestock, or running a processing plant, this training will help your team make smarter decisions—and your business thrive.

Read the program guide.

Want to stay informed? Register for your interest and be the first to hear updates, launch announcements, and more.

Canada Digital Adoption Program

As of September 30, 2024, the CDAP program is no longer accepting new applications.

As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), the Government of Canada has partnered with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant. Through this program, small business owners can receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help get their business online or give their e-commerce presence a boost. In addition, e-commerce advisors will be available to work with grant recipients to help identify their digital needs, provide links to digital resources, help with completing applications and answer questions on the Grow Your Business Online program.

Discover Ability Network

When it comes to hiring people with disabilities, the business opportunity is irrefutable. The Discover Ability Network provides tools and supports through in-person workshops, webinars and online resources to help businesses understand the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, why and how to become a more inclusive employer, and how to hire and retain talent from the persons with disabilities labour pool.

discoverability.network

Export and Trade

The OCC hosts foreign governments and trade delegations on a regular basis throughout the year. For a list of upcoming events, please visit occ.ca/export-and-trade..