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Elevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 9, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
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.
Selection criteria
- Credibility - Accessibility - Equity - Opportunity
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria
- Check if you meet the grant criteria
- Ensure that you are an underrepresented professional in the technology and innovation sector
- Step 2: Fill out the application form
- Access the application form on the Elevate Talent website
- Fill out all sections of the form with the required information
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Check all submitted information to avoid errors
- Submit the completed application form by the deadline
Additional information
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Elevate Talent Program
What is the Elevate Talent?
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.
Who is eligible for the Elevate Talent program?
To be eligible for the Elevate Talent program, you must:
The company must be committed to hiring diverse talent, including individuals from Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour communities, as well as 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
The company should have unfilled job openings in the technology and innovation sectors.
What expenses are eligible under Elevate Talent?
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.
Where is the Elevate Talent available?
The Elevate Talent program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Elevate Talent a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Elevate Talent is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Elevate Talent?
Elevate Talent is funded by Elevate Talent