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Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Financial support to help hire and train eligible workers to gain full time employment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.Who is not eligible
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
Eligible expenses
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.
Additional information
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy. 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 — Wage Subsidy?
Financial support to help hire and train eligible workers to gain full time employment.
Who is eligible for the Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy program, you must:
Employers must be seeking to address labour force development needs within their organization or sector.
Applicants should consider potential employees who present a letter from Training and Employment Services indicating their eligibility.
Employers must collaborate with Training and Employment Services through local industry groups or community organizations.
What expenses are eligible under Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy?
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.
Where is the Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy available?
The Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy?
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy is funded by Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources