Sector Council Program

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

The Sector Council Program in Manitoba supports initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce skills and addressing sector-specific needs for improved business productivity and market access. These eligible activities focus on training, consultation, and collaboration with educational and industry partners.

• Consulting with sector employers to identify skills and labour gaps and develop strategies to address them.
• Providing short-term training for existing workers to meet business objectives like increased productivity and competitiveness.
• Offering training and supports for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
• Advising post-secondary institutions on curriculum development and updates.
• Delivering school-to-work bridge training for graduates to ensure alignment with employer requirements.
• Working with organizations to inform various groups, including youth and newcomers, about career opportunities.
• Promoting jobs and careers through various career development activities and social media.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to organizations operating within the province of Manitoba. This focus ensures alignment with the Manitoba government's strategic workforce development goals.

• Organizations located and operating inside Manitoba, Canada.

The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on their potential to address sector-specific skills and labour gaps through effective workforce training initiatives.

• Identification of immediate, short-term, and long-term skills and labour gaps within the sector.
• Effectiveness of strategies developed to address identified gaps.
• Impact of training on productivity, competitiveness, and business growth.
• Collaboration with industry stakeholders, including employers and educational institutions.
• Comprehensiveness of training plans for existing workforce and entrepreneurs.
• Potential to enhance school-to-work transitions with skills aligned to industry needs.
• Inclusivity in informing diverse groups such as youth, Indigenous people, and newcomers about sector opportunities.

Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

• Step 1: Identify the Relevant Sector Organization
  • Determine which sector your organization falls under by reviewing the list of supported sectors.
  • Contact the relevant sector organization for further details and specific requirements.
• Step 2: Consultation and Needs Assessment
  • Engage with sector organizations to consult and identify skills and labour gaps in your sector.
  • Collaborate to develop strategies that address these gaps effectively.
• Step 3: Develop Training Proposal
  • Draft a comprehensive training proposal outlining the training plans for new and existing employees.
  • Include objectives, expected outcomes, and how the training supports business growth.
• Step 4: Application Submission
  • Prepare all required documentation as specified by the sector organization.
  • Submit your application through the sector organization, ensuring all components are complete.
• Step 5: Follow-up and Confirmation
  • After submission, follow up with the sector organization to confirm receipt of the application.
  • Await further instructions or notification regarding the outcome of your application.

Here are additional relevant details for the Sector Council Program in Manitoba:

• Sector organizations involved offer joint programs that provide employers access to cross-sectoral opportunities.
• Collaboration is key, involving employers, industry associations, labour groups, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.
• The organizations also aim to improve market access and facilitate entrepreneurial growth strategies.
• The program focuses on both workforce training and advising educational curricula to match labor market needs.