Impulse-Skills program
QC, Canada
Enhances workforce skills and productivity through collective training
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Grant and Funding
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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The Impulsion-Compétences program provides financial aid to collective promoters for developing training projects aimed at enhancing business productivity and workforce employability, with eligible activities including skills development, training adaptation, and updating. The program offers up to 100% reimbursement of eligible expenses for various components like need analysis and new training development, ensuring support for projects benefiting at least three companies.
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The Impulsion-Compétences program offers financial aid to collective promoters aiming to enhance workforce employability and business productivity through various eligible training project activities. These projects target the development and updating of skills across multiple sectors and themes.
- Analysis of training needs and development of new training programs
- Adapting existing training content
- Updating current training materials
- Delivering existing training programs
- Developing skills in technology, continuous education, and technical training
- Promoting literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy
- Providing guidance and human behavioral skills development, such as teamwork and problem-solving
- Fostering employment retention and integration for individuals with barriers to employment
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$120,000
Quebec City
Creating a skills development program for sustainable farming in Quebec City.
$150,000
Montreal
Implementing a digital literacy program for small tech startups in Montreal.
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The company eligibility criteria for the Impulsion-Compétences grant are as follows:
- Private for-profit enterprises
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
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The grant is available to certain types of companies or industries that can utilize this financial aid for training projects. Eligible enterprises must meet specific criteria to participate in and benefit from the program's offerings.
- Private for-profit companies
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
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Eligible expenses for this grant include various costs associated with the development and implementation of training projects.
- The salary of persons in training, up to a maximum of $25 per hour (excluding social charges)
- Professional fees for consultants or training staff, up to $150 per hour
- Travel expenses for trainers and trainees for transport, accommodation, and meals
- Costs related to the development, adaptation, and purchase of educational and didactic materials
- Expenses for purchasing materials and supplies necessary for the activities
- Costs related to the development and adaptation of training content
- Conversion of an in-person training into an online format
- Subscription or usage fees for platforms
- Expenses incurred by the collective promoter for management and administration activities (up to 10% of eligible expenses)
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Companies within regions where there are active collective promoters as listed by the funding body are eligible for this grant. The grant targets businesses in specific geographical areas where the funding body operates, facilitating projects in partnership with regional promoters.
- Quebec, Canada
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Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Check if you are an eligible collective promoter.
- Consult the list of admissible collective promoters.
- Ensure the potential participating enterprises fall under the eligible categories.
- Verify that the personnel fit the criteria for training participation.
- Ensure the training project meets the specified criteria.
Step 2: Prepare the Project
- Develop a unique and original training project beneficial to at least three enterprises.
- Get approval from the sectoral workforce committee (CSMO) if applicable.
- Ensure the project aligns with the financial assistance program's themes and objectives.
- Prepare a detailed analysis of needs and a new or updated training program.
Step 3: Prepare the Application
- Gather all required documentation for the application.
- Complete the Grant Application Form (PDF).
- Fill out the Budget File for the grant application (XLSM).
- Ensure the application is complete without missing elements.
Step 4: Submit the Application
- Send the complete application and relevant documents via email to partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca.
Step 5: Application Processing and Support
- Allow for a processing time of 20 working days.
- Contact the program support team for assistance in defining the project, determining costs, and verifying program suitability.
- Communicate with the assigned advisor for further guidance if needed.
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partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca
Apply to this program
Impulsion-Compétences Grant Overview
The Impulsion-Compétences program is designed to enhance business productivity and workforce employability through skill development and retraining. This grant offers financial support to collective promoters for the creation of flexible training projects that cater to the needs of businesses and employees.
Understanding the Impulsion-Compétences Grant
The Impulsion-Compétences program is a strategic initiative aimed at boosting productivity and employability in the Quebec region by focusing on skill development and workforce requalification. It targets collective promoters who embody organizations that represent multiple businesses or sectors within the local economy. These promoters play a pivotal role in facilitating the training needs of enterprises, ensuring that employees are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in evolving industry landscapes.
One of the defining features of this grant is its flexibility, which allows it to adapt to the varying needs of businesses across several industries. It extends financial support to approved collective promoters, enabling them to roll out training projects that address specific skill gaps and development opportunities within companies. This initiative supports a collaborative approach, as participating businesses and promoters work together to design and implement training programs that are most beneficial to their human resources.
The range of enterprises that can participate is broad, including private for-profit companies, cooperatives, and non-profit organizations. This inclusivity fosters a diverse participation pool, encouraging businesses from different sectors to engage in workforce development actively. These businesses can either be part of a local region or a specific industry, ensuring that the program's reach extends across various economic landscapes that may benefit from enhanced skills and productivity.
Participants eligible for this training must be employed at the time of the training, whether as traditional employees, self-employed individuals, or seasonal workers who can demonstrate their employment link during inactive periods. The program is inclusive, aiming to uplift a workforce with diverse employment statuses by offering training that seeks to improve job performance and career progression for a wide spectrum of workers.
The types of training projects encouraged under this grant include needs analysis, customization of training content, updates to existing training, and dissemination of current training modules. Importantly, these projects must cater to at least three businesses and address common training needs among their staff. The maximum duration for these projects is two years, within which significant improvements in skills and productivity are expected.
With its structured approach, the grant promotes training that enhances employment-related skills across several themes, including technological capabilities, continuous professional education, literacy (digital and otherwise), management acumen, and soft skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and autonomy. Furthermore, the initiative also targets boosting employment retention and integrating individuals who are underrepresented in the workforce, providing a valuable social benefit alongside economic gains.
The financial aspect of the grant is highly accommodating, covering up to 100% of eligible expenses for new training development where the need is established, and up to half for spreading existing training modules. This funding model alleviates financial burdens on businesses, allowing them to invest in their workforce without overwhelming costs. Moreover, management fee reimbursements ensure the projects remain economically viable and sustainable.
Exceptions in reimbursement rates are provided for projects focusing exclusively on integration and retention of underrepresented groups and activities related to francisation and foundational training. This specific focus underscores a commitment to inclusive training programs that foster equitable workforce enhancement.
Overall, the Impulsion-Compétences grant presents a robust opportunity for businesses in Quebec to strategically invest in their workforce, improving productivity and adaptability in a fast-paced economic environment. Collective promoters and businesses alike can harness this program to ensure their employees are well-prepared for the challenges of tomorrow's job market, bolstering regional economic health and worker satisfaction concurrently.
