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Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better
Get access to a growing qualified talent pool
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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.
Official resources
Eligibility
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
- Step 1: Express Interest in Becoming a Hiring PartnerReach out to Palette Skills through their website to indicate your interest in becoming a hiring partner.
- Download the employer partner brochures for more information about the program.
- Step 2: Connect With Palette Skills TeamEngage in discussions with Palette Skills representatives to review your company’s talent needs and business challenges.
- Collaborate to outline in-demand skills and hiring requirements.
- Step 3: Participate in Program DevelopmentWork with Palette Skills to co-design upskilling programs tailored to your hiring needs.
- Provide input on program objectives and desired candidate skills.
- Step 4: Receive Access to Vetted CandidatesGet introduced to pre-vetted, qualified candidates who have completed Palette Skills upskilling programs.
- Review and interview candidates to assess suitability for your open positions.
- Step 5: Hire Qualified TalentSelect and hire suitable candidates from the provided talent pool to fill your organization's in-demand roles.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better Program
What is the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better?
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.
Who is eligible for the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better program?
To be eligible for the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better program, you must:
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.
What expenses are eligible under Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better?
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.
Where is the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better available?
The Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better program is available across Canada.
Is the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better?
Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better is funded by Palette Skills