Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy

This grant provided 100% reimbursement for approved training costs, ensuring employers could access necessary training without financial burden. The total funding limit and project duration were clearly defined to cater to specific reskilling needs.

• 100% reimbursement to eligible employers for approved training costs.
• Employers could submit multiple applications with a maximum funding cap of $5,000 for the entire program duration.
• Payment was made upon completion of final reporting and verification of actual training expenditures.
• The minimum funding amount per application was $1,000 per training program.

Eligible employers for this grant were determined by the following criteria:

• Must be a private or not-for-profit sector employer.
• Publicly funded organizations such as health regions, post-secondary training institutions, public libraries, municipalities, and school divisions were not eligible.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Publicly funded organizations and certain groups are not eligible for this grant due to predefined criteria. These restrictions are essential to focus support on private and non-profit sectors that align with the program's recovery and development goals.

• Publicly funded organizations such as health regions, post-secondary training institutions, public libraries, municipalities, and school divisions.
• Temporary foreign workers and temporary residents without proper authorization and a Canadian work permit.
• Volunteers.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports projects aimed at providing financial assistance to employers for employee training to adapt to the challenges posed by the pandemic and economic recovery in Saskatchewan. These projects are designed to enhance workforce skills and business sustainability through tailored training programs.

• Employer-driven, short-term employee training programs tailored to meet post-pandemic business challenges.
• Creation of customized programs by working with training providers to combine relevant courses.
• Training provided by eligible Saskatchewan-based third-party entities aimed at gaining credentials such as certificates or records of completion.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to businesses and non-profit organizations located in Saskatchewan, Canada, as it focuses on supporting the local economic recovery.

• Companies based in Saskatchewan, Canada.

The Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy has specific modalities and requirements for eligibility, applications, and reimbursements.

• Applications submitted less than 10 business days prior to the start date of training may not be approved.
• Employers could make multiple applications to a maximum of $5,000 for the duration of the program, with a minimum amount per application of $1,000 per training program.
• Trainees must have a valid Social Insurance Number and be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or temporary resident with authorization for emergency travel holding a valid Canadian work permit.
• Training must be delivered by a Saskatchewan-based third-party that has been in business for one year and is not affiliated with the employer.
• Training must be a minimum of 8 hours in length per trainee by the same training provider and completed within 4 months.
• Training must result in a credential such as a record of completion, certificate, or grade.