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Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Financial support for labour market partnerships
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Labour Market Partnerships program provides financial support to private, public, and community sector organizations to address labour market development, labour force development, and workforce adjustment issues. Eligible projects may include workforce development, labour market development, and labour force development activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Young adults
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Workforce development and workforce adjustment activities.
- Labour market development activities in communities.
- Labour force development activities in specific sectors.
- Projects supporting workforce expansion and labour force changes.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Federal and provincial Crown corporations
- Public health and education institutions
- Municipal governments
- Band or tribal councils
- Unions and labour groups
- Sector associations
- Professional associations
- Employee associations
- Private sector employer groups
Eligible expenses
There are several activities eligible for this grant, focusing on addressing labor market needs, providing training, and supporting workforce development. The projects are designed to enhance the skills available in the workforce and aid those facing job loss.
- Development of industry-specific training programs.
- Ensuring availability of a skilled workforce through strategic training plans.
- Assisting workers facing imminent job loss with support programs.
- Facilitation of industry-wide strategic training plans.
- Provision of labor market information to address skills shortages.
- Partnership development with local industry groups to tackle labor market needs.
- Engagement in Employment Assistance Services, including job search assistance and employment counseling.
- Funding initiatives under Employment Partnerships for pre-employment and job-specific skills training.
- Financial support for projects under Labour Market Partnerships focusing on workforce adjustment issues.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed based on labour market needs.
- Applications are reviewed against TES priorities.
- Funding depends on the availability of funds.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for employers partnering with Training and Employment Services:
- The Job Bank offers a bilingual service, making it accessible to a wider range of applicants.
- Employers can develop strategic training plans through partnerships, helping to address specific skills shortages.
- Businesses can utilize labour market information provided by Training and Employment Services to optimize workforce strategies.
- Engagement with local industry groups is encouraged to better align with labour market needs.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services?
The Labour Market Partnerships program provides financial support to private, public, and community sector organizations to address labour market development, labour force development, and workforce adjustment issues. Eligible projects may include workforce development, labour market development, and labour force development activities.
Who is eligible for the Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services program?
To be eligible for the Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services program, you must:
Project addresses labour market needs.
Project aligns with TES priorities.
Applicant is an eligible organization.
What expenses are eligible under Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services?
Workforce development and workforce adjustment activities.
Labour market development activities in communities.
Labour force development activities in specific sectors.
Projects supporting workforce expansion and labour force changes.
Where is the Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services available?
The Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services?
Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services is funded by Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources