Sector Council Program
MN, Canada
Funding for workforce training in Manitoba
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Partnering and Collaboration
Other Support
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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- Government of Manitoba
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Organizations in key sectors can access support to develop and deliver workforce training for new and existing employees.
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The Sector Council Program supports organizations in key Manitoba sectors to develop and deliver workforce training for new and existing employees to support business growth and prosperity.
- Consult with sector employers to identify immediate, short and long-term skills and labour gaps and develop strategies to fill those gaps
- Provide short-term training for existing workers to meet business goals such as increased productivity and competitiveness, new product and process development, and increased market access
- Provide training and other supports to assist entrepreneurs to grow their business
- Advise post-secondary institutions on curriculum development and updates
- Provide school-to-work bridge training to ensure graduates have the skills required by employers
- Work with other organizations to inform Manitobans, including youth, Indigenous people, newcomers, and those with disabilities about jobs and careers in their sectors
- Promote sector jobs and careers through career development activities in schools and through social media
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$75,000
Winnipeg
Develop training programs for the aerospace sector to enhance employee skills in Winnipeg.
$50,000
Toronto
Provide job awareness training for Indigenous youth in Toronto's construction sector.
$80,000
Vancouver
Develop a curriculum for digital marketing courses in Vancouver.
$60,000
Montreal
Consult with hospitality sector employers in Montreal to develop skill development strategies.
$110,000
Ottawa
Implement school-to-work bridge training for technology graduates in Ottawa.
$70,000
Edmonton
Create a collaborative training program with local businesses in Edmonton for new entrepreneurs.
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The Sector Council Program supports organizations in key Manitoba sectors to develop and deliver workforce training for new and existing employees to support business growth and prosperity.
- Organizations must consult with sector employers and collaborate with various stakeholders to identify and address skills and labor gaps.
- Organizations should provide short-term training for existing workers, assist entrepreneurs in business growth, and promote sector jobs through career development activities.
- Applicants must work with post-secondary institutions, inform diverse populations about job opportunities, and offer school-to-work bridge training.
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The Sector Council Program in Manitoba supports organizations in key sectors to develop and deliver workforce training for new and existing employees to support business growth and prosperity. Eligible companies include those in aerospace, bioscience, construction, creative industries, film, information technology, natural resources, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.
- Aerospace
- Bioscience
- Construction
- Creative industries
- Film
- Information, Communication, and Digital Technologies
- Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment
- Primary and Value Added Agriculture
- Tourism, Hospitality, and Retail/Customer Service
- Traditional and Advanced Manufacturing
- Transportation and Distribution
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The eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Training and development programs for new and existing employees
- Skills training for entrepreneurs to support business growth
- Collaborative programs with various stakeholders
- Curriculum development and updates for post-secondary institutions
- Job awareness initiatives for different demographics
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The Sector Council Program in Manitoba has evaluation and selection criteria that include consulting with sector employers, providing training for existing workers, advising on curriculum development, promoting sector jobs, and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Consulting with sector employers to identify skills and labour gaps and develop strategies
- Providing short-term training for existing workers
- Advising post-secondary institutions on curriculum development
- Promoting sector jobs and careers through various activities
- Collaborating with employers, industry associations, and other stakeholders
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- Consult with sector employers to identify immediate, short and long term skills and labour gaps and develop strategies to fill those gaps;
- Provide short-term training for existing workers to meet business goals such as increased productivity and competitiveness, new product and process development and increased market access;
- Provide training and other supports to assist entrepreneurs to grow their business;
- Advise post-secondary institutions on curriculum development and updates;
- Provide school-to-work bridge training to ensure graduates have the skills required by employers;
- Work with other organizations to inform Manitobans, including youth, Indigenous people, newcomers and those with disabilities about jobs and careers in their sectors;
- Promote sector jobs and careers through career development activities in schools and through social media.
Apply to this program