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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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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