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Palette Skills — Hire Faster, Hire Better
Canada
Get access to a growing qualified talent pool
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
Partnering and Collaboration
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- 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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- Step 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
- Step 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
- Step 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
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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.
