Targeted Labour Market Programs

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.

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.

• Step 1: 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.
• Step 2: 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.
• Step 3: 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.
• Step 4: 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.
• Step 5: Submit the Application
• Submit the completed application to the Director of Career Development at Career Development Headquarters.
• Step 6: 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.
• Step 7: 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.