
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Last Update: March 26, 2025
MN, Canada
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
- Government of Manitoba
Status
Open
Overview of the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships program
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Eligible projects & activities
The Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships grant supports activities that address labour market development and workforce adjustment issues. Eligible projects are designed to assist employers and communities in developing a skilled workforce and strategic training plans.
- Support the development of industry-specific training programs.
- Ensure the availability of skilled workforce through targeted training efforts.
- Assist workers facing job loss transitions for continued employment.
- Support the creation of industry-wide strategic training plans.
- Provide and utilize labour market information for workforce planning.
- Help communities tackle specific skill shortages strategically.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 40,000
Pre-employment and job-specific skills training for youth
$ 95,000
Workforce adjustment program for laid-off tech employees
$ 75,000
Employment integration program for immigrants
$ 48,000
Labour market development activities for remote workers
$ 70,000
On-site training program for new construction workers
$ 90,000
Skills training program for Indigenous communities
Eligibility criteria of the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships program
Eligibility for this grant may include considerations related to partnerships and support for labour market needs.
- Engagement in partnerships with industry, community organizations, or sector associations.
- Activities must support labour force development and address workforce adjustment issues.
- Eligible initiatives may include pre-employment preparation, job-specific skills training, and hands-on training.
- Targeting unemployed individuals or those threatened by job loss for sustainable employment outcomes.
Who is eligible?
Employers, communities, sector associations, and private, public, and community sector organizations in Manitoba that are involved in labor force and workforce development can apply for this grant.
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies may not be eligible for the grant. For example, companies engaged in illegal activities or those that do not comply with the grant's eligibility criteria would not be eligible.
- Companies engaged in illegal activities
- Companies that do not comply with the grant's eligibility criteria
Eligible expenses
The Manitoba Employers and Business Grant supports a variety of projects aimed at addressing labour market needs and workforce development. Eligible activities focus on training, community partnerships, and employment assistance to ensure a skilled workforce in Manitoba.
- Development of industry-specific training programs.
- Support for strategic training plans addressing industry-wide needs.
- Assistance for workers facing potential job loss.
- Provision of labour market information to support skills shortage solutions.
- Collaboration with community organizations to meet local labour market needs.
- Pre-employment preparation and job-specific skills training for unemployed individuals.
- On-site (hands-on) training for job seekers.
- Financial support for private, public, and community organizations addressing workforce adjustment issues.
Eligibility criteria of the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Meeting current and future labour market needs
- Developing industry-specific training
- Ensuring the availability of a skilled workforce
- Supporting workers about to lose their jobs
- Providing labour market information
- Addressing specific skills shortages in communities
How to apply to the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships program
1
Preparation of Cooperation
- Learn about the workforce development needs of your sector or community.
- Contact the nearest Employment and Skills Development Centre to discuss partnership opportunities.
2
Engagement with a Sector or Community Group
- Join a group from your sector or a relevant community organization.
- Participate in developing a strategic training plan to address labor market needs.
3
Proposal Development
Collaborate with the group to write a detailed proposal that addresses training and workforce development needs.
4
Proposal Submission
Submit the completed proposal to Manitoba's Training and Employment Services through the established contact.
5
Follow-Up
- Wait for confirmation from Training and Employment Services for potential validation or clarification of the submitted proposal.
- Attend follow-ups or meetings if necessary.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre can assist employers in identifying eligible candidates for programs offered.
- Employers are encouraged to consider potential employees who present a letter of eligibility from Training and Employment Services.
- The Job Bank offers a bilingual service, making it accessible for both English and French speakers.
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