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Employee Training Program

Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 13,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada

Overview

The Employee Training Program provides up to $13,000 per individual client over 52 weeks to help Northwest Territories employers offset the cost of short-term employee training and up-skilling due to economic, technological, or organizational change. Eligible activities include essential skills training, technical training courses (excluding apprenticeship technical training), business training, management and leadership training, and short-term certificate training delivered by an approved third-party training institution.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 13,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Management of companies and enterprises
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Northwest Territories
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
  • Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Essential skills training for employees.
  • Technical training courses for employees (excluding apprenticeship technical training).
  • Business training for employees.
  • Management and leadership training for employees.
  • Short-term certificate training for employees.

Documents Needed

  • Employer Application Form
  • Employee Development Plan
  • Proof of general liability insurance coverage
  • Proof of Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) registration
  • Employee’s Application for Service form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered businesses
  • Industry associations
  • Local housing authorities
  • Non-government organizations
  • Indigenous organizations

Who is not eligible

  • Federal or territorial government departments/agencies (including Crown Corporations).
  • Employers seeking funding to cover federal or territorial government positions.

Eligible expenses

  • Tuition and course fees.
  • Books and required course materials.
  • Tools, technology, and equipment directly related to the training program.
  • Travel costs to attend the training course.
  • Additional supports for persons with disabilities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Training intended to help employees maintain a professional status, certification, or designation
  • Apprenticeship technical training
  • Personal development skills training (e.g., self-awareness, self-esteem, emotional intelligence)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Northwest Territories (businesses licensed to operate in the Northwest Territories).

Processing and Agreement

  • The Regional ECE Service Centre reviews and approves applications based on regional labour market priorities, needs, and available budgets.
  • Career Development staff may correspond with the employer and the employee (in person, by phone, or by email) as part of processing and monitoring.
  • If approved, the employer selects and contracts directly with an approved third-party trainer; the trainer invoices the employer.
  • The employer requests reimbursement from the Regional ECE Service Centre on a monthly basis and submits required supporting documents.
  • A 12-week follow-up with the employee is conducted after course completion to confirm employment status and identify any further career services needed.

Additional information

  • The program is delivered through the GNWT Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) as part of the Skills 4 Success (S4S) initiative.
  • The Employee Training Program may be used in conjunction with the Wage Subsidy Program to help offset employee training costs.
  • The tools, equipment and clothing purchased through the training support become the property of the employee (client).
  • Regular monitoring and follow-up are part of the program, including a 12-week follow-up survey after course completion.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Employee Training Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employee Training Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Employee Training Program?

The Employee Training Program provides up to $13,000 per individual client over 52 weeks to help Northwest Territories employers offset the cost of short-term employee training and up-skilling due to economic, technological, or organizational change. Eligible activities include essential skills training, technical training courses (excluding apprenticeship technical training), business training, management and leadership training, and short-term certificate training delivered by an approved third-party training institution.

How much funding can be received?

Employee Training Program Funds up to $13,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Employee Training Program program?

To be eligible for the Employee Training Program program, you must: Registered NWT business/organization (e.g., NGO, Indigenous org, local/municipal/Indigenous government). Not a federal/territorial government agency or Crown corporation. For businesses: operating ≥ 6 months, licensed in NWT, and registered with WSCC.

What expenses are eligible under Employee Training Program?

Essential skills training for employees. Technical training courses for employees (excluding apprenticeship technical training). Business training for employees. Management and leadership training for employees. Short-term certificate training for employees.

Who can I contact for more information about the Employee Training Program?

You can contact Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT).

Where is the Employee Training Program available?

The Employee Training Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories.

Is the Employee Training Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Employee Training Program is a Grant and Funding

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