Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities

This grant offers support to employers by subsidizing wages for new hires or upskilling existing employees. The program provides a structured financial model to aid eligible employers in managing costs associated with work placements.

• Non-repayable contributions covering 50% of wages.
• Funding capped at $5,000 for a single placement.
• Maximum funding of $10,000 available for two placements.
• Up to $15,000 in support for employing three candidates.
• Option to receive funding for up to 12 candidates in total.
• Employers are required to pay at least the minimum wage to candidates during the work placement.

The eligibility criteria for employers interested in the Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program are outlined below:

• Employers must have a candidate ready before applying for the grant.
• Employers should have identified a job title and an associated job description for the candidate.
• Employers are required to follow industry-specific Technical Learning Outcomes (TLOs) during the work placements.
• Employers must allow monitoring visits during the work placements.
• Each candidate must be paid at least the minimum wage for the duration of the work placement.

Eligible expenses

The program focuses on providing financial support to employers for hiring and training purposes, aiming to enhance workforce capabilities. Eligible activities are centered around subsidizing wages for new hires or upskilling existing employees according to certain criteria.

• Subsidizing wages for new hires who meet the program's eligibility criteria.
• Upskilling existing employees to enhance their current roles.

The Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program aims to support employers with wage subsidies for hiring and upskilling new or existing employees, providing significant financial assistance based on various criteria.

• Eligible employers can receive up to $15,000 for three placements.
• Employers can get funding for up to 12 candidates.
• Must pay at least minimum wage for the duration of the work placement.
• Employers need to have identified a job title with a corresponding job description.
• TLOs must be followed, and employers must permit monitoring visits.
• Successful placement completion may lead to permanent employment offers.