Ontario Labour Market Partnerships
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
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- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
- Government of Ontario
- Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility Criteria:
- Projects must address a labour market issue
- Include two or more partners contributing financial or in-kind resources
- Projects must be finite with clear start and end dates
- Projects should not be dependent upon future funding
- Preference given to sectors experiencing growth in high-demand occupations, skill shortages, or significant human resource impact
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program include those from industry sectors experiencing high-demand occupations, issues impacting human resource requirements, skill shortages, and with potential for growth and innovation.
- Companies in industry sectors with projected growth rates in high-demand occupations
- Companies facing current or emerging issues impacting human resource requirements
- Companies dealing with current or projected skill shortages
- Companies with the highest potential for value-added growth and innovation
Who is not eligible
There is no specific mention of ineligible company types in the grant context.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs that directly relate to addressing a labour market issue
- Costs associated with partner contributions, whether financial or in-kind resources
- Costs for planning, development, and promotion of labour market intelligence
Eligible projects & activities
- Projects that address a labour market issue, involve two or more partners contributing resources, have clear start and end dates, and are not dependent on future funding.
- Preference is given to industry sectors facing projected growth rates in high-demand occupations, current or emerging issues impacting human resource requirements, skill shortages, and those with potential for value-added growth and innovation.
Evaluation & selection criteria
Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program. The criteria include:
- Address a labour market issue
- Include two or more partners, contributing financial or in-kind resources
- Have clear start and end dates
- Not dependent upon future funding
- Preference for sectors experiencing growth in high-demand occupations, emerging issues impacting HR requirements, skill shortages, and potential for growth and innovation
How to apply
- Step 1: Identify a labour market issue that needs to be addressed through a partnership project
- Step 2: Form a partnership with two or more partners who can contribute financial or in-kind resources
- Step 3: Develop a project proposal with clear start and end dates that is not dependent on future funding
- Step 4: Apply for the Labour Market Partnerships program and await the decision on funding approval
- Step 5: If approved, execute the project according to the proposed plan and guidelines
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships Grant
The Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program supports partnerships among employers, employer/employee associations, and community organizations to address labour market issues, develop strategies for future skills requirements, utilize local human resources effectively, and promote labour market intelligence. Projects eligible for support must address a labour market issue, involve two or more partners contributing resources, have clear start and end dates, and not depend on future funding. Preference is given to industry sectors experiencing growth in high-demand occupations, issues impacting human resource requirements, skill shortages, and potential for innovation.
Partnerships in Ontario can access the Labour Market Partnerships program by contacting the toll-free Employment Ontario hotline or local Ontario Employment Assistance Services office. The program aims to foster collaboration, address skills shortages, and enhance the competitiveness of Ontario's labour market through innovative projects and industry partnerships.
