
Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation
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Overview
A range of services and programs that help employers and job seekers find each other, learn together and succeed together.
Activities funded
The Workforce Training and Employment — Research and Innovation grant in Manitoba provides financial support to private, public, and community sector organizations aimed at addressing labour market challenges. Eligible projects focus on fostering industry-specific training, ensuring workforce availability, and developing strategic employment plans.
- Supporting the development of industry-specific training programs.
- Assisting workers who are at risk of job loss through job-specific skills training.
- Developing comprehensive industry-wide strategic training plans.
- Providing labour market information and intelligence.
- Addressing specific skills shortages within communities.
Eligibility
Eligibility for partnerships or assistance under the Employment Assistance Services and Employment Partnerships requires meeting specific criteria related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- Applicants must be communities, sector associations, or employers willing to address labour force development needs.
- Applicants should be involved in or propose initiatives that support pre-employment preparation, job-specific skills training, or on-site training activities.
- The initiatives should aim to assist unemployed or job-loss threatened individuals in gaining sustainable employment.
- Applicants must engage with Training and Employment Services to identify eligible candidates for programs.
Who is eligible?
Employers, community groups, industry associations, and sector organizations in Manitoba may be eligible to apply for programs under Training and Employment Services to address labour market and workforce development needs. The focus is on collaborative efforts to develop industry-specific training and support workforce adjustments.Who is not eligible
Some companies may not be eligible for the grant. Eligibility restrictions may apply to:
- Companies that do not meet the specified criteria outlined by Training and Employment Services.
- Companies that are not aligned with the targeted industries or objectives of the grant program.
Eligible expenses
Employment Partnerships and Labour Market Partnerships focus on addressing labour force development needs and workforce adjustment issues. These activities are designed to support industry-specific training, ensure a skilled workforce, and assist job-threatened individuals.
- Industry-specific training development to meet current and future labour market needs.
- Providing support for communities addressing specific skills shortages.
- Pre-employment preparation and job-specific skills training.
- On-site hands-on training opportunities for participants.
- Support for industry-wide strategic training plans.
- Collaboration with private, public, and community sector organizations for labour market development.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is aimed at supporting workforce training and development initiatives in geographical areas connected with the Province of Manitoba. It includes partnerships that focus on regional labour market needs and strategic training solutions.
- Companies operating within the province of Manitoba.
- Businesses collaborating with Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centres.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Alignment with labour market needs
- Demonstrated impact on workforce development
- Ability to address specific skills shortages
- Feasibility and sustainability of proposed activities
- Overall benefit to the community and industry
How to apply
Determine Eligibility
- Review the program guidelines and eligibility criteria available through the Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre.
- Contact the nearest Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre for clarification if needed.
Develop Partnership
- Engage with local industry groups or community organizations to form partnerships addressing labor market needs.
- Identify roles and contributions of each partner in addressing these needs.
Prepare the Application
- Gather necessary documentation, including details of the partnership and proposed activities.
- Emphasize how the collaboration will support labour market development and workforce adjustment issues.
Application Submission
- Submit the application to the Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre. Contact details can be found on their website.
- Ensure all partners are aware of the submission and their commitments.
Await Confirmation and Follow Up
- Look out for a confirmation of receipt from the centre.
- Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.
Additional information
- Partnering with local community and industry groups is encouraged to address labor market needs effectively.
- Training and Employment Services offers support for developing industry-wide strategic training plans, ensuring a skilled workforce through coordinated efforts.
- Providing labor market information and helping communities address specific skills shortages is a key focus.
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