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Source verified July 23, 2026
Visées program — Training
Ended workforce training support for Quebec businesses
Funding available
$ 8,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Visées program provided up to $8,000 per employee to help eligible Quebec businesses finance professional development and employee upskilling, and the program ended on March 31, 2026. It covered 50% of salary during training hours and the costs of training for one or more skills.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Employee professional development and upskilling.
- Training for one or more skills.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses registered in the Quebec enterprise register (NEQ).
Who is not eligible
- Government, public, municipal, or school organizations subject to law M-30.
- Sole proprietorships.
Eligible expenses
- 50% of the employee’s salary for training hours.
- Costs associated with training for one or more skills.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The granting of financial support depends on the availability of funds when the application is processed.
- If you submit a request for accompaniment, the team will contact you within 48 business hours.
- Financial support is paid as a lump sum once the coaching program and employee training are completed and the required documents are presented.
- Companies already accepted into the program may continue their process and complete their project according to the established terms.
Additional information
- There is no limit to the number of employees your business can train.
- Specialized support and matching services remain available.
- Support is available to assess your team’s skill development needs and explore training opportunities.
- An employment upgrade template is provided for each employee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Visées program — Training Program
What is the Visées program — Training?
The Visées program provided up to $8,000 per employee to help eligible Quebec businesses finance professional development and employee upskilling, and the program ended on March 31, 2026. It covered 50% of salary during training hours and the costs of training for one or more skills.
How much funding can be received?
Visées program — Training Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Visées program — Training program?
To be eligible for the Visées program — Training program, you must:
Registered in the Quebec enterprise register (NEQ)
Not a government, public, municipal, or school organization subject to law M-30
Not a sole proprietorship
What expenses are eligible under Visées program — Training?
Employee professional development and upskilling.
Training for one or more skills.
Who can I contact for more information about the Visées program — Training?
You can contact Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM) by email at contact@visees.ca.
Where is the Visées program — Training available?
The Visées program — Training program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Visées program — Training a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Visées program — Training is a Grant and Funding