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

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

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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

Program 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

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

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

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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