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 Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships?

Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships is funded by Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Government of Manitoba

Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships

Q: What are Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships's eligibility criterias?

Participants must be private, public, or community sector organizations. Organizations should focus on labour market development, labour force development or workforce adjustment activities. Engagement with Training and Employment Services for collaborative initiatives is required.

Last Update: July 22, 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

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Government of Manitoba

Program 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

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.

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.

Proposal Development

Collaborate with the group to write a detailed proposal that addresses training and workforce development needs.

Proposal Submission

Submit the completed proposal to Manitoba's Training and Employment Services through the established contact.

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.

Apply to this program