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Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships
Financial support for labour market development in Manitoba
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
MN, Canada
Overview
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- MN
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships. 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 — Labour Market Partnerships?
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Who is eligible for the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships program?
To be eligible for the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships program, you must:
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.
What expenses are eligible under Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships?
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.
Where is the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships available?
The Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships program is available the province of MN.
Is the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships?
Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships is funded by Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources, Skills PEI
