How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 5000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund?

MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund is funded by MRC Beauce-Centre

What are MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund's eligibility criterias?

Must operate in the manufacturing or tertiary sector. Must have an active membership with Beauce-Centre Économique. Must receive a favorable eligibility notice from the workforce fund committee before hiring an eligible worker.

MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund

Last Update: January 24, 2025

QC, Canada

Grants for hiring skilled tech workers in Beauce-Centre

MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $3,500 to $5,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Grant Providers

MRC Beauce-Centre

Status

Open

Overview of the MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund program

The "Bourse à l'embauche" grant offers a maximum funding of $5,000 to support manufacturing companies in hiring qualified human resources for technological innovation efforts. It aims to increase the specialized workforce's pool by encouraging recent graduates and new workers to establish themselves in the MRC Beauce-Centre.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides financial support through a structured disbursement plan and additional bonuses for eligible candidates. The modalities ensure candidates get fair compensation for their commitment to innovation and relocation.

A base grant of $3,500 is awarded, distributed in two payments: $1,750 after the first six months of continuous service with the receipt of an employment certificate, and another $1,750 after 18 months of continuous service with receipt of an employment certificate.
An extra bonus of $1,500 is available for candidates who relocate to one of the ten municipalities in the MRC Beauce-Centre, with payment made upon proof of relocation and employment confirmation.
The grant allocation does not involve tax withholdings, but recipients must declare it for tax purposes.

Eligible projects & activities

This grant supports businesses in the manufacturing sector to employ qualified human resources to drive innovation and technological advancements. The eligible activities are centered on recruitment efforts tailored to specialized workforce needs.

Recruitment of recent graduates in technological innovation roles.
Hiring workers from outside the three MRC of Beauce to enhance technological innovation capacities.

Eligibility criteria of the MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund program

Eligibility for this grant requires companies to meet specific criteria related to their industry and affiliations.

The company must operate in the manufacturing or tertiary sector.
The company must have an active membership with Beauce-Centre Économique.
The company must receive a favorable opinion from the workforce fund committee regarding the eligibility of the position before proceeding with hiring an eligible worker.
The eligible jobs must contribute directly to technological innovation.

Who is eligible?

The Bourse à l'embauche grant is aimed at supporting manufacturing or tertiary businesses in the MRC Beauce-Centre region. This fund specifically targets positions that are essential to technological innovation and encourages the hiring of workers from outside the Beauce region as well as recent graduates.

Manufacturing or tertiary businesses with an active membership at Beauce-Centre Économique.
Businesses whose job positions have been pre-approved by the workforce fund committee for eligibility before hiring qualified workers.
Recent graduates relocating to work in the MRC Beauce-Centre.
Workers newly recruited from outside the three MRCs of Beauce for positions approved for at least 18 months to maximize financial assistance.
Workers establishing residency in one of the ten municipalities in MRC Beauce-Centre for an additional financial bonus.

Who is not eligible

This grant is specific to certain types of companies and industries as per their status in relation to innovation and manufacturing sectors. There are particular restrictions to direct the funding towards manufacturing and tertiary sectors actively engaged in innovation technology efforts.

Companies not operating in the manufacturing or tertiary sectors.
Businesses without an active membership with Beauce-Centre Économique.
Companies that have not received favorable eligibility confirmation from the committee before hiring.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies that are members of Beauce-Centre Économique, which likely focuses on regional development within their jurisdiction. The targeted area encompasses the localization of recipient companies to ensure they benefit from local economic initiatives.

Companies with active membership in Beauce-Centre Économique.

How to apply to the MRC Beauce-Centre — Labor fund program

Confirmation of Eligibility

Have your position pre-approved by the workforce fund committee to ensure your eligibility before starting the recruitment process.

Eligibility Confirmation

Receive the eligibility confirmation from Beauce-Centre Économique for the position to be filled.

Hiring Process

Recruit and hire a qualified worker for the pre-approved position.
Ensure that the hired candidate is either a recent graduate coming from outside the three MRCs of Beauce or moving to the Beauce-Centre MRC.

Application request

Once hired, the candidate must complete the designated form at Beauce-Centre Économique.
The latter confirms the candidate's eligibility for the scholarship and specifies the payment conditions.

Financial agreement

A financial agreement is established between the candidate and Beauce-Centre Économique detailing the disbursement of the scholarship.

Promotion

Once the application is accepted, use the approval to promote the position and attract eligible candidates.

Follow-up submission

Make sure that all conditions and confirmations are met to claim the scholarship of $3,500 to $5,000.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The grant amount reserved for a candidate is confirmed only once their eligibility has been assessed after hiring, regardless of prequalification status.
The grant is dispersed in specific installments, including a potential bonus, each requiring verification of continuous employment and residency conditions.
A bonus is available for workers relocating specifically within designated municipalities, encouraging local integration.
The financial aid received through this grant must be declared by the candidate for tax purposes.

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