Workforce Development Program

The Workforce Development Program offers personalized financial assistance tailored to the individual needs of businesses to support workforce training and HR management development. The funding is contingent on several considerations relating to the economic and developmental impacts on Manitoba.

• Custom-prepared funding assistance is determined on a client-by-client basis.
• Funding can offset productivity loss when internal trainers and employees are involved in training activities.
• It supports hiring external resources to build capacity or develop and deliver specific training, especially for proprietary content.
• The funding assistance is evaluated based on the benefit to the Manitoba province and workforce outcomes.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the company's profile and operations in Manitoba.

• Eligible applicants include private, for-profit companies.
• Applicants must have a Canadian Business Number.
• Companies must be licensed to carry on business in Manitoba.
• The primary target group for funding is small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• Large companies operating in highly competitive markets and contributing significantly to the Manitoba or regional economy are also eligible.

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

The Workforce Development Program provides support for companies focusing on human resource management and workforce training initiatives. The program aims to enhance company capacity, facilitate internal training, and develop HR strategies tailored to business needs.

• Assessment and development of human resource management plans.
• Implementation of workforce training and development programs.
• Brokering internal and external resources for HR and training needs.
• Funding support for training activities related to proprietary products or processes.
• Support for hiring external specialists to develop internal training and HR strategies.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically targeted at private companies operating in Manitoba. Companies must be licensed to carry on business in this province to be considered eligible, aligning with regional economic development initiatives.

• Businesses located within the Province of Manitoba.

The Workforce Development Program in Manitoba provides funding assistance to companies based on various factors such as economic benefits, training outcomes, and workforce impact.

• Applications are reviewed continuously
• Eligible applicants are private, for-profit companies with a Canadian Business Number
• Funding assistance is customized based on economic benefits, training reasons, outcomes, and workforce impact
• Main target group is small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Main training focus is internally delivered training or training related to proprietary products and processes
• Funding can be used for hiring external support to build company capacity or develop internal training strategies

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Applications are accepted on a continuous intake basis, allowing companies to apply at any time.
• Support is customized on a client-by-client basis, tailored to the specific needs and benefits assessed for each company.
• The program targets not only SMEs but also large companies, especially those requiring innovation and development to maintain competitiveness.
• Funding is flexible and can offset productivity losses during training activities, enhancing both company operations and employee skills.