How much funding can be received?

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

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better?

Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better is funded by Palette Skills

What are Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better's eligibility criterias?

The company must be looking to hire skilled personnel swiftly and effectively. The company should be situated within Canada and registered as a legal business entity. The sectors targeted by the grant should align with the company's operational needs.

Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better

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Canada

Get access to a growing qualified talent pool

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Partnering and Collaboration

Wage Subsidies And Interns

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Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services

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Palette Skills

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Your growing company can access pre-vetted, talented and highly skilled alumni. You can help build programs to ensure participants have the skills you're hiring for.

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The Palette Skills grant supports the development of rapid upskilling programs for in-demand roles within growing companies. Eligible projects involve collaboration with businesses to identify skill needs and design tailored training initiatives to create a pipeline of skilled candidates.

Development of upskilling programs focused on in-demand roles.
Collaboration with businesses to identify specific skill requirements.
Creation of pathways connecting industry with new sources of talent.
Involvement of hiring partners in program design and mentorship.
Support for transition and growth of candidates into new careers.

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$ 95,000

Establish a skills development program for indigenous youth

$ 85,000

Establish an entrepreneur incubation program for recent graduates

$ 60,000

Implement a digital marketing training program for small businesses

$ 70,000

Launch a social enterprise training program for marginalized populations

$ 100,000

Develop a training program for healthcare workers

$ 75,000

Create a mentorship program to upskill software developers

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Companies interested in becoming hiring partners must meet the following eligibility criteria:

The company must be experiencing rapid growth and seeking to fill in-demand roles with skilled candidates.
The company should be situated within Canada and able to collaborate in program co-design with Palette Skills.
The company must be willing to participate as a volunteer or mentor, supporting program participants.
The company needs to be open to attending industry events and networking sessions involving program participants.
An emphasis should be placed on diversity and inclusion within the hiring practices of the company.

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The program is designed for individuals who meet specific criteria, including being actively engaged in job seeking in tech sales, legally able to work in Canada, not being a full-time student, and having at least three years of work experience. Candidates should also possess a high level of English proficiency, be available for full-time Zoom sessions and networking events, have reliable technology and internet access, and be committed to joining the Canadian workforce immediately upon completion of the program. The criteria exclude individuals ineligible to work in Canada, those residing outside the program's province, full-time students, those with insufficient work experience, and those not intending to work in business-to-business tech sales.

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There are specific eligibility criteria outlined by the grant program for companies to qualify:

Companies not actively searching for work or unable to start a job in business-to-business tech sales are ineligible.
Companies unable to legally work in Canada or not residing in the province where the program is operating are not eligible.

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The grant focuses on connecting businesses with top talents through strategic, co-designed upskilling programs that meet industry demands. Eligible projects provide fast-growing companies with tailored, vetted candidates suitable for roles that are currently hard to fill.

Development and implementation of rapid upskilling programs aligned with current market needs.
Creating pathways for diverse talent into in-demand industry roles.
Collaboration with businesses to ensure program outcomes match specific hiring requirements.
Offering mentorship and volunteer opportunities for businesses to engage with candidates.
Integration of industry-specific skills training in program design.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:

Actively searching for work and ready to take on employment opportunities in tech sales
Ability to legally work in Canada
Have at least 3 years of formal work experience in Canada or abroad
English language rating of CLB Level 8 or IELTS of 6.5 overall
Availability for Zoom sessions and networking day events
Commitment to join the Canadian workforce full-time immediately following the program

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Here is additional relevant detail about the partnership with SalesCamp:

Hiring partners have the opportunity to get involved as volunteers and mentors, supporting program participants in launching new careers, thereby impacting individuals' professional growth.
Partners are involved in co-designing the upskilling programs, ensuring that the training aligns with their specific talent needs and business objectives.
The initiative facilitates direct interaction with pre-vetted candidates, offering a streamlined hiring process for partners seeking diverse and skilled talent.
SalesCamp places a significant focus on attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds to ensure varied talent pools for hiring partners.
There is a structured support system in place to help SalesCamp graduates successfully transition into their new roles, emphasizing continuous growth and development.