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Project-Based Labour Market Training - British Columbia - Canada
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Project-Based Labour Market Training

Training and work experience for in-demand jobs
Offered by
WorkBC
Official source: workbc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: October 3, 2026
Latest change: The application portal and required attachment links for Project-Based Labour Market Training changed, and one supporting information link was removed.
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Project-Based Labour Market Training application process updated
The application instructions for Project-Based Labour Market Training now direct applicants to a new online application portal at cep.es.workbc.ca, replacing the previous apply.workbc.ca/CEP/start link. The applicant guide and budget template links also changed, and the separate PBLMT Additional Application Questions / online application questions information link was removed from the application materials. The revised applicant guide still requires support letters and the budget template, but the application checklist no longer includes the extra application questions document.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply

Non-Profit Organizations, Crown Corporations, Municipalities or Agencies, Indigenous Organizations, Public Health and Educational Institutions, and Businesses.

See full eligibility

Overview

Project-Based Labour Market Training supports organizations in British Columbia that deliver projects to improve employment skills and prepare people for in-demand jobs through training and work experience. Eligible projects may include classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and job search support.
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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
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Projects that provide a combination of training, on-the-job work experience, and follow-up support to eligible individuals.
  • Classroom instruction.
  • On-the-job training.
  • Job search support.
  • Counselling, vocational and/or learning assessments, mentorship, referral to community resources, and post-project follow-up.

Documents Needed

  • Support letters
  • Budget Template

Official resources

Official page

Project-Based Labour Market Training

Program guide

Market Training (PBLMT)

Project Based Labour Market Training (PBLMT) Applicant Guide

Application form

Applicant (Organization) Email Address

PBLMT Addendum to Application Questions September 2025

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-Profit Organizations, Crown Corporations, Municipalities or Agencies, Indigenous Organizations, Public Health and Educational Institutions, and Businesses.
  • Businesses are eligible for funding, with the understanding that it is intended to support equitable opportunities rather than create competitive advantages or generate profit.

Eligible geographic areas

  • British Columbia

Selection criteria

  • Projects will be assessed on merit and alignment with one or more of these priorities.
  • Support pathways to in-demand and emerging sectors as identified in B.C.’s Look West Strategy.
  • Support pathways to good jobs or skills training that can ladder into further education and upskilling.
  • Support targeted skills training for workers displaced by the impact of tariffs.
  • Support independence from government income supports through livable wages, involve public education institutions as training partners, support Indigenous led projects, have a duration of 12 months or less, and support equitable program investment across the province.

How to apply

  • Review the PBLMT Applicant Guide and email the CEP team to discuss your project idea at CEPTEAM@gov.bc.ca.
  • Log in with a BCeID assigned to your organization to access the online application.
  • Complete the online application questions and attach all required documents: Support letters, Budget Template, and Additional Application Questions.
  • When asked whether you have completed the Self-Assessment Questionnaire, select Yes to proceed; it is no longer applicable.

Processing and Agreement

  • Once a Shared Cost Agreement is dually signed, project holders can connect with WorkBC and/or ISET providers to initiate referrals of eligible participants.
  • The CEP team will contact you once the application period has closed and all applications have been reviewed.
  • We will inform applicants of funding decisions as soon as possible.
  • When assessing the application and making decisions on funding, CEP may request further information and materials from the applicant, and/or may conduct its own inquiries.
  • Once an agreement is approved, CEP Project Holders are responsible for regular monthly reporting on financial, program, and participant activities.

Additional information

  • Participants are considered employees of the Crown and are covered under the Province’s WorkSafeBC account.
  • CEP Project Holders are required to have a Health and Safety Plan through WorkSafeBC and should be prepared to submit a copy.
  • Training programs offered through BC Private Training Institutions must adhere to the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB).

Contacts

CEPTEAM@gov.bc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Project-Based Labour Market Training Program

What is the Project-Based Labour Market Training?

Project-Based Labour Market Training supports organizations in British Columbia that deliver projects to improve employment skills and prepare people for in-demand jobs through training and work experience. Eligible projects may include classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and job search support.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Project-Based Labour Market Training program?

To be eligible for the Project-Based Labour Market Training program, you must: Project activities must be finite and not create dependency on provincial funding. Project duration can extend up to 104 weeks, with a minimum of 16 weeks, and participant involvement is limited to 52 weeks. Projects should have at least 8 participants and include occupation-related skills and employability or essential skills training.

What expenses are eligible under Project-Based Labour Market Training?

Projects that provide a combination of training, on-the-job work experience, and follow-up support to eligible individuals. Classroom instruction. On-the-job training. Job search support. Counselling, vocational and/or learning assessments, mentorship, referral to community resources, and post-project follow-up.

Who can I contact for more information about the Project-Based Labour Market Training?

You can contact WorkBC by email at CEPTEAM@gov.bc.ca.

Where is the Project-Based Labour Market Training available?

The Project-Based Labour Market Training program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Project-Based Labour Market Training a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Project-Based Labour Market Training is a Grant and Funding