Évolution-Compétences - Professional Norms Component
QC, Canada
Develop and implement professional standards, recognizing and enhancing workforce competencies
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Grant and Funding
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- Educational services
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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The Professional Standards section of the financial aid program primarily targets Sectoral Workforce Committees (CSMO) and promotes the development and revision of professional standards. Eligible activities include needs analysis, feasibility studies, implementation of professional standards through promotional activities, and the support and training of companions. Projects can receive up to 100% financial coverage for expenses, including training, hiring companions, and administrative costs.
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Eligible projects for this grant are aimed at enhancing professional standards and facilitating the recognition and acquisition of workforce skills. These projects have to be completed within a maximum duration of 24 months.
- Analyzing needs and feasibility studies
- Developing or revising professional standards, learning strategies, or competency recognition
- Promoting the implementation of professional standards within companies
- Training mentors
- Implementing competency recognition for current and future workforce
- Providing access to training necessary for obtaining a qualification certificate linked to a professional standard
- Enhancing professional standards with additional knowledge elements related to sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, arts, commerce, humanities, education, social sciences, or human and behavioral skills
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The grant is open to specific organizations that meet certain criteria based on their role and sector representation.
- The applicant must be a Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre (CSMO).
- If the sector is not represented by a CSMO, the applicant can be a collective promoter from that economic sector.
- Qualifications Québec is also eligible, but only for activities aimed at recognizing future workforce competencies.
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This grant program is specifically designed for the following eligible organizations:- Sectoral Workforce Committees (CSMO)- Collective promoters whose economic activity sector is not represented by a CSMO- Qualifications Québec, which can only sign funding agreements aimed at recognizing the skills of the future workforce
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Eligible projects for this grant revolve around the development and enhancement of professional standards and associated activities. These initiatives aim to support workforce skills recognition, develop training tools, and integrate professional standards within companies.
- Analysis of needs and feasibility studies for professional standards.
- Development or revision of professional standards and learning strategies.
- Implementation of professional standards in businesses through promotional activities.
- Training companions and mentors within the industry.
- Execution of skills recognition for current and future workforce.
- Providing training for skills acquisition necessary for obtaining certification related to a professional standard.
- Enhancement of professional standards by integrating knowledge elements related to various fields such as STEM, health, arts, commerce, humanities, education, and social sciences.
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The grant covers expenses necessary for the development, implementation, and support of professional standards projects.
- Salaries or fees for internal training personnel.
- Salaries or fees for trade experts, including independent journeypersons.
- Salaries or fees for CSMO staff involved in the project.
- Salaries or fees for personnel participating in training, up to $25 per hour.
- Fees for interpreters for training hearing-impaired individuals.
- Fees for assistants for training individuals with disabilities.
- Costs for adapting educational materials for individuals with disabilities.
- Indirect costs for training personnel and participants, such as travel and meals, according to Treasury Board guidelines.
- Costs for purchasing educational materials.
- Rental or purchase costs of tools or equipment necessary for workforce skills recognition projects.
- Management and administration costs by CSMO for project implementation, up to 10% of eligible expenses.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Ensure your organization qualifies, such as being a CSMO or another eligible entity.
- Verify that your project satisfies the requirements, such as duration and type.
- Step 2: Prepare Project Proposal
- Develop a detailed project plan covering objectives, methods, and expected outcomes.
- Include estimates for eligible and anticipated expenses within the proposal.
- Ensure all aspects align with the program’s goals, like skill recognition and mentor training.
- Step 3: Complete Required Documents
- Fill out the 'Demande de subvention' form accurately.
- Prepare a detailed budget using the provided spreadsheet template.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Contact the fund provider to learn how to securely transmit your application.
- Send the complete application package according to their instructions.
- Step 5: Await Processing
- Allow 20 working days for the processing of the application.
- Ensure all application parts are complete as incomplete applications will not be processed but will be returned for additional information.
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This grant can cover various expenses and requirements related to the development and implementation of professional standards, including training, materials, and project administration. Projects should focus on areas such as skills recognition, standards implementation, and training of mentors.
- A grant can fund up to 100% of eligible expenses.
- Eligible expenses include salaries or fees of internal trainers, trade experts, or independent mentors.
- Accessibility expenses like interpreters for hearing-impaired trainees and support for disabled trainees are covered.
- Indirect costs for trainers and trainees (e.g., travel and meal expenses) are admissible as per Treasury Board directives.
- Other costs may include the purchase or lease of educational materials, tools, or equipment necessary for skills recognition projects.
- Up to 10% of the eligible expenses can be allocated to project management and administration by the CSMO.
- There is no deadline; applications can be submitted anytime.
- The processing time for applications is 20 working days, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed until all information is provided.
Apply to this program
Financial Assistance Programs: Professional Standards Component
The Professional Standards Component provides funding to sectoral workforce committees (CSMOs) and collective promoters to develop, revise, and implement professional standards, with projects lasting up to 24 months. Tailored financial support can cover various costs including salaries of trainers, material purchases, and expenses for accommodating individuals with disabilities.
Detailed Explanation of the Professional Standards Grant: Key Elements and Application Process
The Professional Standards Component of the Financial Assistance Programs aims to enhance the capabilities and skills of the workforce in various sectors by developing and revising professional standards. This grant is primarily available to sectoral workforce committees (CSMOs) and collective promoters whose economic sector is not represented by a CSMO. Among the aspirants, Qualifications Québec is an eligible entity but can only sign financing agreements with activities focused on recognizing future workforce competencies. The grant strives to foster a better-qualified labor market through meticulous project planning and execution. Here's an in-depth look at the intricate workings of this grant.
Eligible Projects and Duration
The Professional Standards Component invites projects that are strategic in improving the skills and standards of the workforce. The duration for any submitted project must not exceed 24 months. The scope of the projects can include:
- Need analysis and feasibility studies
- Development or revision of professional standards, learning strategies, or competency recognition methods
- Implementation of professional standards across enterprises through promotional activities
- Training of mentors
- Execution of competency recognition for current and upcoming workforce
- Access to training programs essential for obtaining a certification related to a professional standard
Furthermore, projects can also enrich an existing professional standard by infusing additional knowledge elements pertinent to various fields such as:
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
- Health, arts, commerce, humanities, education, and social sciences
- Human and behavioral skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and autonomy
Independent Mentors
An intriguing aspect of this grant is the option to fund the hiring of independent mentors. In the framework of a Work-Based Learning Program (PAMT), these experienced professionals offer guidance and support to apprentices from different companies without being directly employed by those companies. The independent mentors could be:
- Retired professionals from the same or different sector
- Available or retired teachers
- Expert evaluators in workforce competency recognition
Operating either virtually or in-person, independent mentors ensure that apprentices receive expert knowledge and skills. The scope of influence for mentors can cover:
- Two to four enterprises
- One to four mentors
- Two to eight apprentices
Note that enterprises opting for this support must also have a designated resource person ready to assist apprentices when an independent mentor is unavailable.
Financial Assistance and Eligible Expenses
The grant provides significant financial support, covering up to 100% of eligible expenses associated with these projects. Various costs can be covered under this funding:
- Salaries or fees for internal trainers, professional experts, including independent mentors, and personnel of CSMOs engaged in project execution
- Participants' training costs, limited to $25 per hour
- Expenses for adapting training materials for participants with disabilities, including interpreter fees for the hearing impaired or a carer for individuals with disabilities
- Indirect costs for trainers and trainees, like travel and meal expenses, reimbursable as per the Treasury Board directive
- Purchases of pedagogical materials essential for training
- Renting or purchasing tools and equipment necessary for competency recognition projects
- Administrative and management expenses for CSMOs, capping at 10% of eligible expenditure
Application Submission and Processing
Organizations can submit applications for this grant at any time, with no fixed deadline for submission. The processing time for a complete application is about 20 working days. However, incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Instead, the organization will be notified of missing elements and asked to furnish the necessary information. To ensure secure submission, applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities for guidance on proper document transmission protocols.
A complete application should include:
- Completed Grant Application Form (PDF 135 KB)
- Budget Worksheet for the Grant Application (XLSM 54 KB)
Conclusion
The Professional Standards Component is designed to elevate workforce skills and standards across various sectors by supporting the creation and implementation of professional norms. By providing comprehensive financial aid and flexibility in project scope and duration, this grant ensures that necessary training and competency recognition is accessible. Whether it’s through the engagement of independent mentors or covering expenses for inclusive training environments, the grant offers extensive support to foster a highly skilled and competent workforce.
