Targeted Labour Market Programs

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.

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.

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.