Qualifying training in the workplace

Q: How much funding can be received?

Qualifying training in the workplace Funds up to 100000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Qualifying training in the workplace a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Qualifying training in the workplace is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Qualifying training in the workplace?

Qualifying training in the workplace is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

Q: Who is eligible for the Qualifying training in the workplace program?

To be eligible for the Qualifying training in the workplace program, you must: • Your business must have a physical establishment in Québec. • Your business must be registered with and in compliance with the Québec Business Registry. • You must release employees to attend French courses during paid working hours.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Qualifying training in the workplace?

You can contact Gouvernement du Québec.

Q: Where is the Qualifying training in the workplace available?

The Qualifying training in the workplace program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: August 27, 2025

Québec, QC

Set up qualifying training courses to enable your staff to significantly improve their French skills.

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Program status

Open

Overview

The "Qualifying Training in the Workplace" program offers up to $100,000 in financial assistance to cover wages for employees participating in French language courses during paid working hours. The program aims to enhance language skills for improved communication within companies and regulated professions and trades.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance up to $100,000 is available to cover employee wages during paid French courses.
The aid covers wages up to $26 per hour, excluding employer-related social charges.
Payments are contingent upon the business meeting all stipulated conditions for offering qualification training.

Activities funded

Offering full-time general French courses to employees in the workplace.
Providing part-time general French courses to employees in the workplace.
Delivering industry-specific French courses to employees in the workplace.
Releasing employees for French language training during paid working hours.
Evaluating employees’ French proficiency at the beginning and end of the training.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 100,000

French language training for manufacturing plant workers

$ 46,800

Part-time French courses for tech sector employees

$ 97,500

Industry-specific French courses in healthcare

$ 100,000

Providing full-time French courses for hospitality staff

$ 15,600

Evaluating French proficiency for retail employees

Eligibility

The business must be a legally eligible entity such as a private for-profit company, public government-affiliated organization, consortium of private businesses, non-profit organization, cooperative, or self-employed worker employing staff.
The business must have a physical establishment in Québec.
The business must be registered with the Québec Business Registry and be in compliance.
The business must allow employees to attend French courses during paid working hours.
Employees must be compensated according to their employment contracts during training.

Who is eligible?

Private for-profit companies
Public or government-affiliated organizations
Consortiums of private for-profit businesses
Non-profit organizations
Cooperatives
Self-employed workers who employ staff
Groups of self-employed workers who employ staff

Who is not eligible

Companies with 100 or more employees in Québec.
Companies that are part of the public administration, including government ministries, public or semi-public organizations.
Businesses not complying with Canadian or Québec legal frameworks, such as those violating labor standards or failing employer responsibilities.
Businesses engaged in activities related to payday loans, check cashing, or pawn loans.
Companies involved in the production, distribution, or sale of pornographic or sexually explicit content.
Businesses involved in the adult industry, including exotic or erotic dancing, escort services, or erotic massage services.
Organizations with operations halted due to a labor dispute (strike or lockout).
Businesses not complying with the regulations of the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF).

Eligible expenses

Salaries of employees freed to participate in French courses during paid work hours, up to a maximum of $26 per hour, excluding employer-imposed social charges.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses with an establishment in Québec.

How to apply

Login or create a profile

Access Arrima or create a business profile on the platform.
Add multiple establishments to your business profile if necessary.
Grant access to the profile to other staff members.
Modify the profile information at any time.

Submission of support request

Fill out and submit one or more online support requests.
Access your Arrima account with your Quebec business number.
Open the “My Requests” section and create a new support request.
Select the establishment related to the request.
Check the box “by inquiring about the French language training services offered to Quebec businesses by Francisation Quebec” in the corresponding section.

Validation of needs

A counselor from the Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration will contact you by phone or email.
Identify the company's needs regarding French language learning.
Help determine the appropriate learning formula.
Obtain information about the activities and training offered.
Develop and implement the French language learning project for your company.
Check eligibility for financial assistance.

Request for apprenticeship services

With the help of the advisor, fill out and submit the application for French language learning services in the workplace.

Additional information

The training is aligned with the Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels to assess and improve language skills effectively.
Course durations range from 8 to 12 weeks, allowing flexibility based on specific company needs.
Both full-time and part-time course options are available, catering to different worker availabilities.
Remote learning opportunities help include employees from various locations, enhancing accessibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Qualifying training in the workplace Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Qualifying training in the workplace. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.