Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy

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.

Who is eligible?

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.

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

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.