Open
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides time-limited funding of up to 50% for soft skills training and supports labour market adjustment projects in New Brunswick. It helps employers, associations, communities, and industry groups respond to layoffs, workplace change, and human resource management needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 100 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Activities responding to layoffs and worker transition needs.
- Temporary services for employees facing job loss, including retirement and labour market information.
- Human resource management for workers not affected by a layoff.
- Human resource management for companies or sectors facing change or expansion.
- Soft skills training for employee upskilling.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers
- Employee and employer associations
- Communities and community groups
- Industry associations
- First Nations
Eligible expenses
- Costs linked to implementing approved adjustment activities.
- Soft skills training costs, up to 50% of eligible costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Employee salaries during training time for soft skills training.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Budget allocation.
- Provincial or regional priorities.
- Geographical considerations and population.
- Number of applications and maximum amount approved per proponent per fiscal year.
- Priority groups.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact local Employment office
- Discuss the proposed activity.
- Request information on the formal application process.
- Step 2: Get guidance from program consultants
- Confirm applicant, activity, and cost eligibility.
- Ask general questions about the program.
- Step 3: Follow the formal application process
- Submit the application through the local Employment office process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants contact their local Employment office first.
- Program consultants review applicant, activity, and cost eligibility.
- The department decides on funding using program priorities and available budget.
Additional information
- Support is time-limited and intended for specific project outcomes.
- Projects are expected to involve partnerships.
- The department has discretion in how applications are assessed.
- Applicants should contact their local Employment office for guidance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Adjustment Services Program
What is the Adjustment Services?
This program provides time-limited funding of up to 50% for soft skills training and supports labour market adjustment projects in New Brunswick. It helps employers, associations, communities, and industry groups respond to layoffs, workplace change, and human resource management needs.
How much funding can be received?
Adjustment Services Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Adjustment Services program?
To be eligible for the Adjustment Services program, you must:
Partnership-based project.
Defined outcomes and timeline.
Supports labour market adjustment.
What expenses are eligible under Adjustment Services?
Activities responding to layoffs and worker transition needs.
Temporary services for employees facing job loss, including retirement and labour market information.
Human resource management for workers not affected by a layoff.
Human resource management for companies or sectors facing change or expansion.
Soft skills training for employee upskilling.
Who can I contact for more information about the Adjustment Services?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at dpetlinfo@gnb.ca.
Where is the Adjustment Services available?
The Adjustment Services program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Adjustment Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Adjustment Services is a Partnering and Collaboration