
Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Overview
Employers can receive up to $5,000 in financial support to access training programs that will assist business recovery efforts and overcome challenges brought on by the pandemic.
At a glance
Funding available
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Saskatchewan
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Employment and Training
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- All structures
- Local
- Provincial
Next Steps
Activities funded
The Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy focuses on providing financial support to employers for training programs aimed at economic recovery post-pandemic. Eligible projects include employer-driven training initiatives that meet certain criteria.
- Implementation of short-term, employer-driven training programs.
- Training initiatives that enhance competitiveness and sustain business activities.
- Customized training programs combining various courses to meet employer needs.
- Training resulting in an official credential, such as a certificate or record of completion.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Private and not-for-profit sector employers in Saskatchewan were eligible to apply for the Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy. Publicly funded organizations such as health regions, post-secondary training institutions, public libraries, municipalities, and school divisions were not eligible for funding. Eligible trainees had to be existing employees with a valid SIN, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents with the necessary authorizations. Saskatchewan-based small business owners with 1-50 employees could also participate in the funded trainings.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.
Additional information
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.