
Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better
Last Update: June 7, 2025
Canada
Get access to a growing qualified talent pool
Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Grant Providers
- Palette Skills
Status
Open
Overview of the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better program
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.
Eligible projects & activities
- Participation in rapid upskilling programs designed to prepare candidates for in-demand roles.
- Development and co-design of workforce training programs tailored to business needs.
- Engagement in talent recruitment initiatives connecting companies with pre-vetted, skilled candidates.
- Collaboration with partners to address talent gaps and create pathways for employment.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 85,000
Establish an entrepreneur incubation program for recent graduates
$ 70,000
Launch a social enterprise training program for marginalized populations
$ 95,000
Establish a skills development program for indigenous youth
$ 60,000
Implement a digital marketing training program for small businesses
$ 100,000
Develop a training program for healthcare workers
$ 75,000
Create a mentorship program to upskill software developers
Eligibility criteria of the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better program
- The company must be a fast-growing business seeking to hire for in-demand roles.
- The company must be interested in accessing a pre-vetted, skilled, and diverse pool of candidates who have completed Palette Skills' upskilling programs.
- The company must be willing to participate in program development to ensure alignment with its hiring needs.
Who is eligible?
- Fast-growing companies in Canada
- Businesses seeking to fill in-demand roles
- Organizations interested in hiring diverse, skilled, and pre-vetted candidates
- SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) in Canada
How to apply to the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better program
1
Complete application and interview process
- Content: Fill out the application form accurately
- Implications: Ensures all necessary information is provided for review
- Content: Participate in an interview skills assessment
- Implications: Demonstrate motivation and readiness for tech sales employment
2
Meet eligibility criteria
- Content: Actively searching for work and ready for employment opportunities in tech sales
- Implications: Shows commitment to joining the workforce
- Content: Have at least 3 years of formal work experience in Canada or abroad
- Implications: Ensures candidates have relevant work experience
3
Commit to program requirements
- Content: Attend Zoom sessions and networking day events
- Implications: Engage in program activities and networking opportunities
- Content: Intend to live in the province where the program is offered
- Implications: Shows willingness to commit to geographical location for the program
Additional information
- Hiring partners may participate as volunteers or mentors to support participants during their career transition.
- Programs are co-designed with business and community partners to align with hiring requirements.
- Pre-screened candidates are supported through tailored upskilling initiatives to match in-demand roles.
- Employer partner brochures are available for download to provide further details on partnership benefits.
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