Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
MN, Canada
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
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Grant and Funding
Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
- Government of Manitoba
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Financial support to help hire and train eligible workers to gain full time employment.
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This grant provides funding for activities that support workforce development, focusing on enhancing employability and addressing labour market needs. Eligible projects aim at training, industry collaboration, and strategic workforce planning.
- Development of industry-specific training programs to ensure a skilled workforce.
- Implementation of strategic training plans to address industry-wide skill shortages.
- Provision of pre-employment preparation programs for unemployed individuals.
- Support for job-specific skills training and hands-on vocational training initiatives.
- Collaboration with local industry and community groups to address specific labour market needs.
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$ 70,000
Launch an on-site training program for hospitality workers
$ 35,000
Employment partnership event to connect employers with job seekers
$ 80,000
Training program to enhance job-specific skills for software developers at local tech startups
$ 45,000
Creating a pre-employment preparation workshop series for newcomers
$ 70,000
Developing a labor market partnership to boost employment in the agribusiness sector
$ 85,000
Job-specific skills training for renewable energy technicians
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Eligibility for this program is designed for employers and organizations that aim to enhance labour force development.
- Eligible participants include communities, sector associations, and employers.
- The program assists eligible unemployed and "job-loss threatened" individuals.
- Applicants are expected to engage in activities such as pre-employment preparation, job-specific skills training, and on-site training.
- Organizations from private, public, and community sectors may apply for financial support.
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Employers and businesses in Manitoba can partner with Training and Employment Services for labor market development initiatives. Programs cater to community, industry, and employer groups, aiming to support workforce development, industry-specific training, and address skills shortages.
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There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. To summarize, the grant may not be available for companies that are not registered businesses and do not meet the specific eligibility criteria set by the program.
- Unregistered businesses
- Companies that do not meet the eligibility criteria
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This program funds projects that are designed to address labour market development, labour force development, and workforce adjustment issues in Manitoba. Eligible activities span from pre-employment preparation to industry-specific training initiatives.
- Development of industry-specific training programs to ensure workforce skill compatibility.
- Pre-employment preparation activities targeted at skill development.
- Job-specific skills training and on-site (hands-on) training opportunities.
- Initiatives to assist workers who are at risk of losing their jobs.
- Creation and support of industry-wide strategic training plans.
- Community-focused projects addressing specific skills shortages.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Employment plan development
- Case management
- Assessment and employment counselling
- Self-service labour market information
- Job search assistance
- Job referral and placement
- Diagnostic and testing services
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Additional noteworthy information for this grant includes:
- Engagement with local industry groups or community organizations is encouraged to form partnerships with Training and Employment Services for addressing labour market needs.
- Bilingual service is available through the Job Bank to facilitate job vacancy advertising.
- The initiative provides a secure electronic platform for matching job requirements with job seeker profiles.
- Job postings can be self-initiated or facilitated through the Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre.
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