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ACQ — Proud and Competent training program
Workforce training and development for Quebec’s construction industry
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Compétences Construction supports skills development for workers and employers in Quebec’s construction industry, including financial incentives for eligible participants and a dedicated program for women entering the industry. Support covers professional development activities, employer training services, and the 8-hour Integration of Women into a Work Team awareness course.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Customized training programs for employees in the construction industry.
- Skill development and upskilling related to new technologies, materials, or work processes in construction.
- Women’s integration and professional development initiatives on construction sites.
- Succession training in site management, including leadership and supervision skills for foremen or superintendents.
- On-site or company-specific practical training sessions tailored to business needs.
Documents Needed
- Reimbursement request form (employer or employee).
- Invoices.
- Training schedules.
- Attendance reports.
- Completion certificates or attestations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in the construction industry in Quebec
- Companies employing construction workers who hold a valid competency certificate
- Construction companies employing two or more employees, including at least one "compagnon" or worker with a competency certificate occupation
Eligible expenses
- Costs for developing training programs.
- Salaries or fees for trainers and resource persons.
- Materials required for training sessions.
- Rental fees for equipment necessary for training.
- Direct and indirect expenses such as travel and accommodation for participants.
- Financial incentives paid to employees participating in training.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
How to apply
- For the remaining 2025-2026 APCHQ training sessions, contact Info-perfectionnement at 1 888 902-2222 to validate your eligibility and register.
Processing and Agreement
- CCQ reviews the application and confirms whether the applicant and the training are admissible.
- The employer must accept the program in writing, and acceptance is confirmed by the CCQ in writing.
- For women-in-enterprise support, the company must comply with the program terms and annexes throughout participation.
- Non-compliance can lead to suspension of the financial incentive or termination of the program.
Additional information
- The program now operates under the name Compétences Construction, replacing Fiers et compétents.
- Training content, eligibility criteria, and financial incentives remain unchanged despite the name change.
- Previously completed training remains recognized, and training history continues under the new name.
- More than 600 practice-focused training courses are offered.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program Program
What is the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program?
Compétences Construction supports skills development for workers and employers in Quebec’s construction industry, including financial incentives for eligible participants and a dedicated program for women entering the industry. Support covers professional development activities, employer training services, and the 8-hour Integration of Women into a Work Team awareness course.
Who is eligible for the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program program?
To be eligible for the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program program, you must:
Employ at least two workers, including one with a valid occupation or companion competency certificate
Meet minimum hours declared to the CCQ based on company age (1,500 hours for companies under 24 months; 4,000 hours for companies over 24 months)
What expenses are eligible under ACQ — Proud and Competent training program?
Customized training programs for employees in the construction industry.
Skill development and upskilling related to new technologies, materials, or work processes in construction.
Women’s integration and professional development initiatives on construction sites.
Succession training in site management, including leadership and supervision skills for foremen or superintendents.
On-site or company-specific practical training sessions tailored to business needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program?
You can contact Quebec Construction Association (ACQ) by email at SFAE@ccq.org or by phone at 18889022222.
Where is the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program available?
The ACQ — Proud and Competent training program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the ACQ — Proud and Competent training program?
ACQ — Proud and Competent training program is funded by Quebec Construction Association (ACQ), Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)