How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Targeted Labour Market Programs?

Targeted Labour Market Programs is funded by Government of Nunavut

What are Targeted Labour Market Programs's eligibility criterias?

Applicant organizations must be non-profits, institutions, municipal corporations, Inuit organizations, or Nunavut-based businesses. Applicants must demonstrate a labor market connection between the training and employment for Nunavummiut. Applicants must show that the training is offered by an accredited institution or provider and meets industry standards.

Targeted Labour Market Programs

Last Update: January 24, 2025

NU, Canada

Funding for Nunavut employment and training initiatives

Targeted Labour Market Programs at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Grant Providers

Government of Nunavut

Status

Open

Overview of the Targeted Labour Market Programs program

If you're an employer, institution, or training provider, you could get funding of up to one year to enable Nunavut-based education and/or training for occupations or skills that will help employ Nunavummiut.

Financing terms and conditions

The Targeted Labour Market Programs do not specify distinct financing modalities in the context provided. However, the grant outlines the general funding principles and reporting requirements for program participants.

Eligible projects & activities

The Targeted Labour Market Program (TLMP) funds projects that develop and deliver training and employment programs for unemployed Nunavummiut facing significant employment barriers. These projects can include a mixture of essential skills training, on-the-job work experience, and classroom-based skills development.

Programs offering essential skills training for employment.
Initiatives enhancing employability skills to meet in-demand job requirements.
Life management skills workshops to support personal development and employment readiness.
On-the-job training programs to provide practical work experience.
In-class skills development modules that prepare participants for the workforce.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 160,000

Employability skills development for unemployed adults

$ 125,000

Life management skills training for persons with disabilities

$ 175,000

Employment readiness program for unemployed women

$ 200,000

Essential skills training for Indigenous youth

$ 150,000

Vocational training for youth at risk

$ 140,000

Digital skills training program for elders

Eligibility criteria of the Targeted Labour Market Programs program

Eligibility for the Targeted Labour Market program is defined by particular conditions that the applicant organizations must fulfill to qualify for funding.

The applicant must be a non-profit organization, institution, municipal corporation, Inuit organization, or a Nunavut-based business.
The organization must aim to provide education and/or training for in-demand occupations or skills.
There must be a demonstrable labour market connection between the proposed training and employment opportunities for Nunavummiut.
The applicant must provide evidence of occupational demand from Nunavut employers and historical data linking similar training programs to successful employment outcomes.
Training must be offered by an accredited institution or training provider and deemed "industry standard" by relevant Nunavut regulatory bodies and/or employers.

Who is eligible?

Non-profits, institutions, municipal corporations, Inuit organizations, and Nunavut-based businesses are eligible to apply for the Targeted Labour Market program (TLMP), provided they can demonstrate a connection between the training funded and employment opportunities for Nunavummiut.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the development and delivery of training and employment programs for targeted groups in Nunavut.

Costs associated with training delivery, including instructor salaries and training materials.
Expenses for on-the-job training components if applicable.
Operational costs directly linked to running the program.
Administrative costs necessary for program execution and reporting.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically available to entities based in Nunavut, Canada. The focus is to enhance employability skills and provide training to Nunavut-based organizations.

Organizations operating within Nunavut.

Eligibility criteria of the Targeted Labour Market Programs program

The evaluation and selection of projects for the Targeted Labour Market program (TLMP) are based on specific criteria to ensure they meet the program’s objectives of enhancing employability and addressing labour market needs in Nunavut.

Demonstrated labour market connection between the proposed training and employment opportunities for Nunavummiut.
Documented evidence of occupational demand from Nunavut employers.
Historical evidence of similar training leading to employment for program graduates.
Training offered by an accredited institution or provider and recognized as industry standard by relevant Nunavut bodies.
Support and development of essential skills, employability skills, life management skills, and employment readiness.
Focus on marginalized groups such as persons with disabilities, youth at risk, and those facing multiple employment barriers.
Potential outcomes, including employment or return to higher education.

How to apply to the Targeted Labour Market Programs program

Determine Eligibility

Verify that your organization meets the program's eligibility criteria, such as being a non-profit, institution, municipal corporation, Inuit organization, or Nunavut-based business.

Identify Labour Market Connection

Gather evidence of the labour market connection for the training program, including occupational demand and past successes with similar training leading to employment.

Accreditation and Standards

Ensure that the training is provided by an accredited institution or provider and is recognized as "industry standard" by Nunavut regulatory bodies or employers.

Complete the TLMP Application

Download and complete the TLMP application form available from Career Development Headquarters.
Ensure all required sections are filled out accurately, including details about the employer, institution, or training provider, and financial resources.

Submit the Application

Submit the completed application to the Director of Career Development at Career Development Headquarters.

Await Approval and Sign Agreement

Upon approval of the application, review the Contribution Agreement outlining the terms and conditions.
Sign the Contribution Agreement to proceed with the funding.

Implement Training and Document Outcomes

Deliver the approved training programs as outlined in your application.
Maintain records of each participant's outcomes, including completion rates and other required data.
Submit a report on the outcomes to the funding body as per the agreement.

Apply to this program

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