Workforce Training and Employment — Labour Market Partnerships

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.

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

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.