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Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement
Short-term training for workforce upskilling
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Eligible collective promoters whose actions affect several businesses.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Requalification et rehaussement des compétences stream of the Programme de formations de courte durée (COUD) supports eligible collective promoters in Quebec for short work-study training tied to prioritized occupations. It funds the development, adaptation, and delivery of qualifying training that includes workplace internships, as well as training for internship supervisors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and delivery of short qualifying work-study training that includes workplace internships.
- Adaptation and updating of existing training programs.
- Development and delivery of new training programs.
- Training for internship supervisors.
- Equivalency examinations and literacy or numeracy upgrading linked to participant success.
Documents Needed
- Demande de subvention – Formations de courte durée form.
- Budget COUD Excel file.
- Supporting documents showing the financial contribution of partners.
- A board resolution from the promoter that states the project name, the amount requested, the name of the person authorized to sign the grant agreement, and confirmation of members’ support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible collective promoters whose actions affect several businesses.
- Sectoral workforce committees.
- Parity committees constituted under a decree and training mutuals recognized under the Règlement sur les mutuelles de formation.
- Legally constituted employer associations and worker associations.
- Franchisors for businesses operating under their banner, and prime contractors with an accredited training service that organize training for SMEs in their industrial sector.
Eligible expenses
- Training delivery and adaptation costs.
- Trainer, expert, and support staff fees or salaries.
- Participant salaries during training or assessment activities.
- Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses.
- Learning materials, room rental, and accessibility adaptations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects related to engineering and information technology.
- Projects related to training educational childcare staff.
Selection criteria
- Projects are analyzed using the program’s prioritization grid.
- The passing threshold on the grid is 50%.
How to apply
- Complete the Demande de subvention – Formations de courte durée form for the Requalification et rehaussement des compétences, Métiers de l’eau and Services de garde éducatifs à l’enfance streams.
- Complete the Budget du projet – Formations de courte durée file for the Requalification et rehaussement des compétences, Métiers de l’eau and Services de garde éducatifs à l’enfance streams.
- Contact partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca before sending the form and required documents to obtain secure transmission instructions and submit them.
Processing and Agreement
- The processing time is 20 business days, provided the application is complete and compliant.
- Incomplete applications are not analyzed.
- If an application is incomplete, the applicant is contacted and informed of the missing elements.
Additional information
- Applicants can receive support to verify project eligibility and define the project, its costs, and its budget.
- A Guide for collective promoters is available for this program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement Program
What is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement?
The Requalification et rehaussement des compétences stream of the Programme de formations de courte durée (COUD) supports eligible collective promoters in Quebec for short work-study training tied to prioritized occupations. It funds the development, adaptation, and delivery of qualifying training that includes workplace internships, as well as training for internship supervisors.
How much funding can be received?
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement program?
To be eligible for the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement program, you must:
The applicant must be an eligible collective promoter.
The project must use a work-study format and include workplace internships.
The training must target occupations listed in the labour market balance report as in deficit, slight deficit, or in balance, or emerging occupations without a diagnosis.
What expenses are eligible under Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement?
Development and delivery of short qualifying work-study training that includes workplace internships.
Adaptation and updating of existing training programs.
Development and delivery of new training programs.
Training for internship supervisors.
Equivalency examinations and literacy or numeracy upgrading linked to participant success.
Who can I contact for more information about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement?
You can contact Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) by email at partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 18777678773.
Where is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement available?
The Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Requalification and skills enhancement is a Grant and Funding