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 Training fund for employees in the construction industry?

Training fund for employees in the construction industry is funded by Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ), Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)

What are Training fund for employees in the construction industry's eligibility criterias?

Must be registered with the CCQ Must have an establishment in Quebec If less than 24 months old, must have declared at least 1,500 hours of work to the CCQ; if more than 24 months, at least 4,000 hours in 24 of the last 26 months

Training fund for employees in the construction industry

Last Update: June 12, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support for construction workers' training and development

Training fund for employees in the construction industry at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Construction

Grant Providers

Corporation des maîtres mécaniciens en tuyauterie du Québec (CMMTQ)
Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)

Status

Open

Overview of the Training fund for employees in the construction industry program

The Training Fund for Employees in the Construction Industry (FFSIC) offers financial support covering training fees, travel, and accommodation costs to workers and employers in Quebec's construction sector, with individual funding calculated based on distance, course type, and eligibility conditions. The program aims to promote skills development through subsidized and reimbursed courses, with no fixed maximum amount specified, supporting both mandatory and voluntary upskilling activities.

Financing terms and conditions

All construction sector enterprises are required to contribute $0.20 per hour worked to the training fund as mandated by law.
For full-time training lasting three weeks or more, an advance payment covering travel and accommodation costs for the first week of training can be provided upon request; the regular reimbursement follows in the third week.

Eligible projects & activities

Professional development activities for construction industry workers.
Mandatory training or upskilling related to construction trades or occupations.
Management training for individuals preparing for supervisory roles at construction worksites.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 60,000

Installing rooftop solar panels at the manufacturing facility

$ 48,000

Digitizing client records and workflow for mental health services

$ 50,000

Upgrading bakery equipment for gluten-free product expansion

$ 48,000

Developing an e-commerce platform to reach new rural customers

$ 55,000

Acquiring accessible transport van for senior recreation programs

$ 49,500

Launching a recycling program in local community housing units

Eligibility criteria of the Training fund for employees in the construction industry program

The employer must be registered with the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).
The company must have a business location in Quebec.
If the company has existed for less than 24 months, it must have declared at least 1,500 hours of work to the CCQ since its inception.
If the company has existed for more than 24 months, it must have declared at least 4,000 hours of work to the CCQ in 24 of the last 26 months.

Who is eligible?

Companies registered with the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)
Employers in the construction industry with an establishment in Quebec
Businesses operating in the institutional, commercial, industrial, civil engineering, roadwork, and residential construction sectors

Eligible expenses

Training course fees for skills development recognized by the program.
Travel expenses for attending eligible training activities.
Accommodation expenses during eligible training, based on daily attendance.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies with an establishment in Quebec.

How to apply to the Training fund for employees in the construction industry program

Verify employer eligibility

Register as an employer with the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)
Ensure your business has an establishment in Quebec
Declare the minimum required work hours to the CCQ according to your business's length of existence (1,500 hours for less than 24 months; 4,000 hours for more than 24 months)

Check worker eligibility requirements

Hold a valid CCQ competency certificate related to the training
Meet the prerequisites of the selected training course, if applicable
Have declared a minimum of 400 hours to the CCQ in a trade or occupation within 24 of the previous 26 months before the training

Choose a training course from the Directory of Continuing Education Activities or ensure your chosen course is supported by the fund
Register for the training via fiersetcompetents.ccq.org or by contacting the Info-perfectionnement line at 1 888 902-2222

Submit reimbursement request if required

If the training is not listed in the official directory, complete the Reimbursement Request for Training Fees form as a worker or employer
If eligible, employers may use CCQ’s corporate training services

Complete training and meet attendance

Attend the full duration of each training day or evening as required
Ensure all attendance requirements are met to receive financial support and travel/lodging allowances

Request advance payment if eligible

If full-time training spans three weeks or more, request an advance from Info-perfectionnement two weeks before training starts
Sign the authorization for potential recovery of overpayments in case of absence or non-participation

Additional information

Workers must be registered to courses supported by the Fund to benefit from free training and incentives.
The analysis of financial support is individualized, considering factors such as course overlap and the distance from the participant’s residence.
Full attendance for each day or evening of training is necessary to receive reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses.
Advance payments for travel and accommodation can be requested for certain full-time, multi-week training sessions by applying in advance.