Elevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : August 12, 2021
- Closing date : August 05, 2022
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Elevate Talent
Status
Closed
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.
Eligibility criteria
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.
Eligible expenses
- Training program design
- Micro-credentialing and certification
- Accessibility initiatives
- Equity-focused programs and practices
- Job market opportunities
Eligible projects & activities
- Intentional training program design to support participants
- Focus on essential skills driving the job market
- Micro-credentialing and certification for participants
- Accessibility as a top priority in program design
- Working with community partners to address economic barriers
- Rooted in equity and support for underserved communities
- Opportunities for participants to interview for open positions with employment partners
Evaluation & selection criteria
- Credibility
- Accessibility
- Equity
- Opportunity
Additional information
- Elevate Talent focuses on matching underrepresented professionals with companies looking to hire diverse talent.
- The training programs offered by Elevate Talent are designed to address barriers to success and focus on essential job market skills.
- Accessibility is a top priority for Elevate Talent, and they work with community partners to address economic barriers to participation.
- Equity is fundamental to Elevate Talent's programs and practices, supporting underserved and underrepresented communities in the tech and innovation fields.
- Participants in Elevate Talent's programs receive micro-credentialing and certification to enhance their skills and credentials.
- Elevate Talent provides opportunities for participants to interview for job openings with their network of employment partners.
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