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Employee Training Program

Q: 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.

Q: How much funding can be received?

Employee Training Program Funds up to 13000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

Employee Training Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Employee Training Program?

Employee Training Program is funded by Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)

Q: 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.

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

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

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Employee Training Program available?

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

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the Employee Training Program program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the Employee Training Program program.

Last Update: January 16, 2026

NT, Canada

Funding for employers to train and upskill Northwest Territories employees

Grant and Funding

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT)

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 13,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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.

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.

Eligibility

The employer must be a registered organization (e.g., registered business, industry association, local housing authority, non-government organization, Indigenous organization, or local/municipal/Indigenous government) operating in the Northwest Territories.
Registered businesses must have been operating for at least six months, be licensed to operate in the Northwest Territories, and be registered with the NWT Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC).
The employer must apply within three months of the employee starting the position (or starting a new position and its duties within the organization).
The proposed training must be short-term (completed within 52 weeks) and delivered by an eligible third-party training institution/provider approved by GNWT-ECE.
The employer must have a job (or a better job) available for the employee at the end of the training.

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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

How to apply

Confirm eligibility and timelines

Confirm the training is short-term (up to 52 weeks) and provided by an eligible third-party training institution approved by ECE
Ensure the employer application will be submitted within three months of the employee starting the position
Confirm a job will be available for the employee at the end of training

Contact the regional service centre

Contact your regional ECE Service Centre to access the program and obtain guidance on the application process

Prepare the employer application

Complete the Employer Application for the Employee Training Program
Include a detailed job description
Include proof of legal status (business or society/association)
Provide proof of general liability insurance
Provide proof of WSCC registration

Complete the development plan

Develop an Employee Development Plan outlining how the employee will gain new skills
Have the plan reviewed and signed by both the employer and the employee

Provide trainer and training details

Provide details on the trainer and the training to be supported
Ensure the trainer is a third-party training provider approved by ECE

Collect employee service documents

Have the employee complete and sign the Application for Service form
Submit the employee’s updated resume

Submit to the service centre

Submit the completed application package to the Regional ECE Service Centre within the required timelines

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.

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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.