B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) - British Columbia - Canada

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B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)

Government financial assistance for workforce skills training in British Columbia

Offered by

WorkBC

Official source: workbc.ca

Latest source update

Last Update: April 10, 2026

Latest change: The ETG content now reflects a change in current program timing and priority guidance, while funding and contact details remain unchanged.

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B.C. Employer Training Grant updated

The ETG pages now show updated program timing and priority guidance, including the current application status and the factors used to rank applications. Funding amounts, contact information, and the main application portal details remain the same. The visible changes are concentrated in the program status and how applications are prioritized, with only minor wording adjustments elsewhere.

Funding available

$ 300,000

Deadline

Open continuously

Opened February 3, 2026

Location

British Columbia, Canada

Who can apply

Small businesses in British Columbia

See full eligibility

Overview

The B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) provides up to $300,000 per employer annually, covering up to 80% of eligible training costs, to help British Columbia employers develop workforce skills. Eligible activities include training current or prospective employees so businesses can respond to labour market needs and improve job security or employment opportunities.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop workforce skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Minimum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Funds Providers

WorkBC

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

British Columbia

Legal structures

Non-profit
Sole proprietorship
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Rural or Northern Residents
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Economic, Social and Community Development
Employment and Training

Target groups

Rural / Remote communities
Business owners / entrepreneurs

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Provincial

Next Steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Skills training for current employees to increase job security or advancement within the company.
Training programs designed to help unemployed individuals secure new job opportunities within the organization.
Training initiatives supporting employees affected by downturns in the forest sector, providing new skills or career prospects.
Programs aimed at facilitating employee progression from part-time, temporary, or seasonal positions to permanent, full-time roles.

Documents Needed

Participant Information Forms
Receipts and proof of payment
Travel Expense Form, if claiming travel costs
Supporting documents for reimbursement claims

Official resources

Program guide

B.C. Employer Training Grant Eligibility Criteria

Employer Training Grant Eligibility Criteria Appendix C–Travel Policy and Reimbursement Rates

Employer Training Grant Eligibility Criteria Appendix D–Conflict Of Interest Guidelines

Application form

Employer Training Grant Eligibility Criteria Appendix A - Employment Insurance And Income Assistance Clients

Skills Training Grants (STG) User Guide

Supporting document

B.C. Employer Training Grant

B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)

B.C. Employer Training Grant How to Claim for Reimbursement

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Small businesses in British Columbia
Medium businesses in British Columbia
Large businesses in British Columbia
Employers training current employees or prospective new hires
Employers affected by forest sector downturns

Who is not eligible

Third parties applying on behalf of an employer
Businesses outside British Columbia
Applications for diploma or degree programs

Eligible expenses

Costs of skills training programs for employees and prospective new hires.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Diploma or degree programs, in full or in part
Training costs already covered by another funding source
Training activities such as seminars, coaching, consulting, or retreats

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia

Selection criteria

First-time applicants receive priority.
Small businesses receive priority.
Training delivered by a B.C. public post-secondary institution receives a priority point.
Trades training at apprenticeship levels 3 or 4 receives a priority point.
Applications from regions and industries facing the greatest skills shortages are prioritized.

How to apply

Step 1: Register or access a Business BCeID account
- Use an authorized representative to register and manage the organization’s Business BCeID.
Step 2: Complete the online application
- Log in to the Skills Training Grants System and start a new ETG application.
- Enter program, provider, cost, and participant information.
- Have each participant complete their own Participant Information Form before submission.
Step 3: Submit and wait for the decision
- Submit the application online through the Skills Training Grants System.
- Wait for the program decision, which is issued within 60 days.
Step 4: Accept the agreement and begin training
- Review and accept the approval letter and agreement in the portal.
- Start training after submission, if needed, but before approval only at the employer’s risk.
Step 5: Submit the reimbursement claim
- After training has started, submit the reimbursement claim online.
- Include receipts, proof of payment, and any required supporting documents.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed in priority order based on the program’s prioritization system.
Applicants are notified of approval, denial, or return without assessment within 60 days.
An agreement must be accepted before funding is finalized.
After training starts, reimbursement claims are reviewed before payment is issued.

Additional information

Employers must use their own Business BCeID account for all applications; third-party applications are not accepted.
Participants need to submit their individual information forms prior to the employer’s application submission.
Priority is given to first-time applicants, small businesses, and sectors or regions facing significant labour market challenges.
Employers must pay training costs upfront and submit a reimbursement claim within 30 days after training begins.

Frequently Asked Questions about the B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) Program

What is the B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)?

How much funding can be received?

B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) program?

To be eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) program, you must: Must apply using their own Business BCeID account Must be a small, medium, or large enterprise in British Columbia Cannot use third parties to submit applications

What expenses are eligible under B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG)?

Skills training for current employees to increase job security or advancement within the company. Training programs designed to help unemployed individuals secure new job opportunities within the organization. Training initiatives supporting employees affected by downturns in the forest sector, providing new skills or career prospects. Programs aimed at facilitating employee progression from part-time, temporary, or seasonal positions to permanent, full-time roles.