grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate August 12, 2021
  • grant_single|closingDate August 5, 2022
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Elevate Talent
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

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Become an employment partner and access a pool of underrepresented professionals that underwent training programs focusing on the skills that are driving today’s business and technology sectors.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

This grant focuses on bridging talent gaps in the technology and innovation sector by developing and equipping underrepresented individuals with skills required in the job market. However, specific financing modalities associated with participating entities or programs were not provided.

grant_single_labels|projects

Elevate Talent aims to empower underrepresented communities by enhancing their prospects in the tech and innovation sectors. The eligible projects include training programs that cater to skill development, accessibility improvements, and equitable opportunities in the job market.
  • Implementation of training programs focusing on current tech job market skills.
  • Development of micro-credentialing and certification programs.
  • Initiatives to enhance program accessibility and reduce economic barriers.
  • Projects aimed at fostering equity and inclusion within tech and innovation industries.
  • Programs providing direct opportunities for job placement and interviews with employment partners.
  • Establishment of partnerships with community and employment organizations to support seamless transition into the workforce.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 160,000

Equity-focused healthcare training program

$ 144,000

Launching an equity-focused environmental training program

$ 104,000

Establishing a digital marketing mentorship program

$ 80,000

Creation of an accessible web design training program

$ 96,000

Financial literacy and micro-finance training program

$ 120,000

Development of a micro-credentialing program for software development

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for the Elevate Talent grant program include being an underrepresented professional in the technology and innovation industry, having a desire to develop essential skills for the job market, being committed to equity and diversity, and being open to opportunities to interview for open positions with employment partners. The program emphasizes accessibility and support for participants to overcome barriers to success.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

This grant supports activities aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion within the technology and innovation sectors. Eligible activities are centered around training, credentialing, and creating equitable opportunities for underrepresented communities in Canada.
  • Design and implementation of training programs focusing on essential skills for the tech industry.
  • Development of micro-credentialing and certification pathways for participants.
  • Collaboration with community partners to remove economic barriers to program participation.
  • Facilitation of job placement opportunities with a network of employment partners.
  • Programs and initiatives promoting equity and diversity in tech and innovation sectors.

grant_single_labels|criteria

- Credibility - Accessibility - Equity - Opportunity

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Additional relevant details beyond the primary criteria and steps might include:
  • The training programs align with current industry demands, ensuring that participants gain relevant and competitive skills.
  • Partnerships with community organizations can enhance local outreach and support, facilitating smoother entry for participants facing economic barriers.
  • Micro-credentialing offers measurable proof of skills that can be an asset in job searches, especially in tech and innovation sectors.
  • The program's focus on equity could make projects attractive for funding opportunities aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion.
  • Participants may have an advantage in job placements due to the network of employment partners linked with the program.

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