Job Creation Partnerships

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Job Creation Partnerships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Job Creation Partnerships is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Job Creation Partnerships?

Job Creation Partnerships is funded by Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia

Q: Who is eligible for the Job Creation Partnerships program?

To be eligible for the Job Creation Partnerships program, you must: • The organization must be a business, municipality, band/tribal council, or public health or educational institution. • Proposed activities must support the objective of Job Creation Partnerships and not be part of the sponsor's day-to-day operations.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Job Creation Partnerships?

You can contact Government of Nova Scotia or by phone at 1-877-223-0888.

Q: Where is the Job Creation Partnerships available?

The Job Creation Partnerships program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the Job Creation Partnerships program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the Job Creation Partnerships program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NS, Canada

Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration

Funds Providers

Employment Nova Scotia

Government of Nova Scotia

Program status

Open

Overview

This program helps employment insurance (EI) recipients develop the skills they need to find full-time work.

Activities funded

Projects that provide meaningful work experience to participants.
Activities that aim to improve participants' employment prospects.
Community-beneficial projects structured to aid job seekers in gaining full-time employment.
Initiatives with defined start and finish dates that are separate from a sponsor’s daily operations.
Collaborative projects with public health, educational institutions, and local organizations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 132,000

Support work experience placement in digital marketing for rural youth

$ 88,000

Develop customer service skills for unemployed individuals through a retail training program

$ 120,000

Provide work experience in renewable energy project management to unemployed graduates

$ 160,000

Support IT skills development for unemployed youths through a coding bootcamp

$ 144,000

Provide marketing work experience in the cultural sector to recent graduates

$ 104,000

Train unemployed individuals in sustainable urban agriculture through a hands-on program

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Job Creation Partnerships grant, companies and organizations must meet specific criteria related to their structure and project proposals.

The applicant must be a business, organization, municipality, band/tribal council, public health or educational institution.
Proposed activities must support the objective of Job Creation Partnerships.
Activities must have clearly defined start and finish dates.
Projects should not be part of the sponsor's day-to-day operations.

Who is eligible?

To apply for the Job Creation Partnerships program, you must be eligible under the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA). This means you must meet one of the following criteria:- Have a current Employment Insurance (EI) claim.- Have had an EI claim that ended within the last 60 months.- Received benefits under the EI emergency response benefit within the previous 60 months.- Have been employed with gross insurable earnings of $2000 or higher annually, in at least 5 of the last 10 years.Additionally, you need to have been attached to the labour force for at least 24 months. Applicants are evaluated for Labour Force Attachment (LFA) to determine if they have been fully participating in the labour market. For recent students, it's assessed whether they joined the labour force and had employment before applying for the program. To be considered attached to the labour force, you must:- Be actively seeking employment.- Be employed full-time.- Maintain part-time employment while actively seeking full-time employment.- Be self-employed. Applications must include an employment assessment and a Return to Work Action Plan developed with a case manager. This decision is required before Employment Nova Scotia can assess the application.

Eligible expenses

The Job Creation Partnerships program is designed to provide meaningful work experiences to enhance participants' employment-related skills. Eligible projects or activities primarily aim at improving employment prospects for participants while benefiting the community.

Projects providing hands-on work experiences relevant to the participant's field.
Community-based initiatives that offer practical skills development opportunities.
Collaborative ventures with businesses and organizations aimed at skill enhancement.
Temporary positions that align with individual's Return to Work Action Plan.
Assignments that develop employability skills contributing to long-term career opportunities.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is focused on projects within Nova Scotia as delivered by Employment Nova Scotia. Consequently, the geographic eligibility is limited to this region.

Projects and organizations located within the province of Nova Scotia.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Job Creation Partnerships grant in Nova Scotia:

Applicants must be Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) eligible.
Eligibility is assessed based on factors such as Employment Insurance (EI) claim history, labour force attachment, and employment status.
Projects must provide meaningful work experience beneficial for both participants and the community.
Proposed activities should have defined start and finish dates and not be part of a sponsor's day-to-day operations.

How to apply

Employment Assessment

Visit a Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre in your local area.
Speak with a case manager for employment assessment.
Develop a Return to Work Action Plan with your case manager.

Case Manager's Decision

Wait for the case manager's decision on your suitability for the Job Creation Partnerships program.

Application Submission for Individuals

Once approved by your case manager, your application will be assessed by Employment Nova Scotia.

Application for Sponsors

Register for the LaMPSS system by calling 1-877-223-0888 to obtain a registration package.
Download and review the Program Guidelines for detailed information.
Submit your application online using the LaMPSS system.

Approval

Await approval from Employment Nova Scotia before beginning activities with the project sponsor.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The program is designed not only to benefit participants but also to have a positive impact on the community through project activities.
Job Creation Partnerships do not provide direct financial assistance to participants; instead, they offer work experience opportunities.
The program emphasizes the importance of the Labor Force Attachment (LFA) in the application assessment, which evaluates whether the individual has an active attachment to the labor market.

Contacts

1-877-223-0888

NS, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Job Creation Partnerships Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Job Creation Partnerships. 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.

What is the Job Creation Partnerships?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Job Creation Partnerships?

This employment program emphasizes collaboration between various organizations and LMDA eligible individuals to create beneficial work opportunities. The program facilitates projects that not only enhance participants' employability but also contribute positively to the community. Projects that provide meaningful work experience to participants. Activities that aim to improve participants' employment prospects. Community-beneficial projects structured to aid job seekers in gaining full-time employment. Initiatives with defined start and finish dates that are separate from a sponsor’s daily operations. Collaborative projects with public health, educational institutions, and local organizations.