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Experience Matters Program - BC - Canada

Experience Matters Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025
BC, Canada
Support to hire workers aged 55+

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 14, 2022
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Program status
Open

Overview

Get assistance with labour force needs through training, job placement, and a negotiated wage subsidy of up to $2,800 to hire experienced eligible workers aged 55 and over.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,800
Develop computer literacy training for senior NPO workers
$ 2,800
Support elderly restaurant workers with job placement and training
$ 2,800
Provide training programs for elderly workers in financial software usage
$ 2,800
Implement job placement services for older construction workers
$ 2,800
Create support services for elderly retail workers
$ 2,800
Offer job retraining for elderly hospitality workers

Eligibility

Eligibility for companies interested in the Experience Matters! program relates to their interest in employing experienced workers.

  • The company must be looking to add experienced workers (aged 55+) to their team.
  • The company must be interested in receiving support through training, job placement, and wage subsidies for experienced workers.

Who is eligible?

Experienced workers aged 55 and above, seeking training, support, and job placement, as well as employers looking to hire experienced workers (aged 55+) and benefit from training and wage subsidies, are eligible to apply for the Experience Matters! program.


Eligible expenses

This program offers support for employers and job seekers aged 55+ through training, job placement, and wage subsidies. These activities aim to integrate experienced workers into the workforce while assisting employers in meeting their labor needs.

  • Customized training programs for experienced job seekers.
  • Job placement services for workers aged 55+ to connect with employers.
  • Wage subsidies to encourage employers to hire experienced workers.

Selection criteria

Grant applicants are evaluated based on their eligibility for the program and alignment with the goals of Experience Matters!. The selection criteria include experience level, willingness to participate in training, and potential for successful job placement.

  • Experience level of the applicant
  • Willingness to participate in training
  • Potential for successful job placement

How to apply

1

Initial Contact

  • Visit the website: www.experience-matters.ca for more information.
  • Contact the program at 877-866-3100, Option 5, to discuss your eligibility and receive instructions on the application process.
2

Document Preparation

  • Gather all necessary documents such as proof of age and work experience.
  • Prepare an updated resume highlighting your expertise and skills.
3

Application Submission

  • Follow the instructions provided by the program to submit your application.
  • Provide all required supporting documents.

Documents and links

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Experience Matters Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Experience Matters 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.

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