How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Employers — FIT Project?

Employers — FIT Project is funded by Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)

What are Employers — FIT Project's eligibility criterias?

The company must have a position available and offer full-time employment for at least 30 hours per week. Activities must be located in a region where the FIT project is offered. The employer must aim for a sustainable integration of unemployed individuals who may not possess all the necessary skills for the position.

Employers — FIT Project

Last Update: April 23, 2025

QC, Canada

Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec

Employers — FIT Project at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)

Status

Open

Overview of the Employers — FIT Project program

The FIT project provides a maximum funding of 50% of the salary for internships lasting between 10 and 18 weeks, aimed at addressing labor needs and supporting recruitment. Eligible activities include offering full-time employment opportunities with structured and paid learning periods for unemployed individuals who may not have all the required skills for the position.

Financing terms and conditions

The Employers — FIT Project provides financial support to address workforce needs and facilitate recruitment by offering wage subsidies for internship periods. The support is designed to encourage sustainable employment and skill development within various industries.

Subsidy of up to 50% of the salary for the duration of the internship, which lasts between 10 and 18 weeks.
Maximum hourly wage covered is up to $25 for a full-time position with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Specific financial coverage for structured and remunerated learning periods, adhering to standard wage conditions.

Eligible projects & activities

The Employers – FIT Project grant is designed to address labor shortages and support workforce integration across various sectors. Eligible activities involve providing structured, paid learning and employment opportunities for individuals lacking relevant skills.

Participation in structured, remunerated training programs to facilitate skill development.
Recruitment and integration of diverse workforce candidates.
Collaboration with professionals in employability to ensure successful candidate onboarding and learning follow-up.
Supporting continuous learning through off-site training as needed.

Eligibility criteria of the Employers — FIT Project program

The eligibility criteria for companies applying for this grant are as follows:

The company must have a position available.
The company must offer a full-time job with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The company must operate in a region where the FIT project is offered.
The company must be willing to hire an unemployed person who might not have all the required skills for the position.
The company should aim for the sustainable integration of the individual into employment.
The company must provide a structured and paid learning period in line with current salary conditions.
The company is required to participate in meetings scheduled with the employment professional and the trainee.
If necessary, the company must allow the trainee to attend training sessions outside the organization and adjust the work schedule accordingly.

Who is eligible?

Employers located in the regions of Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches, Montérégie, Montréal, and Québec who have a full-time position (minimum 30 hours per week) available and are willing to hire someone who is currently unemployed and may not possess all the required skills for the position are eligible to apply. Additionally, these employers must aim for sustainable integration into employment, provide a structured and paid learning period, and participate in scheduled meetings with employment professionals and the intern.

Eligible expenses

The FIT project is designed to address labor needs by supporting the recruitment and integration of a diverse workforce. Employers can engage in structured learning activities while receiving wage subsidies to facilitate the onboarding and training of individuals new to the workforce.

Providing structured and paid learning opportunities for new employees.
Engaging in a recruitment strategy that includes candidates without all the required skills.
Collaboration with employability professionals for personalized support in candidate integration and learning.
Participation in planned meetings with employability professionals and interns.
Allowing for external training opportunities that may involve schedule adjustments.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies located in specific geographical areas within the province of Quebec. The eligible locations are targeted to support regional workforce integration and training initiatives.

Centre-du-Québec
Chaudière-Appalaches
Montérégie
Montréal
Québec

How to apply to the Employers — FIT Project program

Eligibility Verification

Make sure that the position to be filled is full-time and meets the criteria of the program.

Preparation of the internship offer

Prepare a job description and the desired skills.
Define the salary conditions in accordance with the program requirements.

Initial contact

Contact Véronique Kerjean, project manager, for additional information and to ask specific questions.

Submission of the request

Fill out the required application form for the FIT project.
Attach the necessary documents, including the job description and the internship offer.

Follow-up on the request

Follow the additional instructions received from the organization regarding the processing of the application.
Participate in additional meetings with the project manager if necessary.

Additional information

The FIT project provides significant benefits to employers in addressing labor needs and offers support in recruiting unemployed individuals. It includes financial incentives, personalized guidance, and is available in selected regions across various sectors.

Subvention average of 50% of the salary for the duration of the internship (between 10 and 18 weeks).
Up to $25/hour for a full-time minimum of 30 hours/week salary.
Personalized assistance by an employment professional for the reception, integration, and learning follow-up of candidates.
Employers need to offer a full-time job with a minimum of 30 hours/week.
Employers must be willing to hire someone without necessarily possessing all required skills.
Regions served include Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches, Montérégie, Montréal, and Québec.
Sectors include Office Work, Manufacturing, Retail and Services, and other sectors.
Contact Véronique Kerjean, project manager at veronique.kerjean@rssmo.qc.ca for more information.

Contact Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)

veronique.kerjean@rssmo.qc.ca

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