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  • grant_single|openingDate July 9, 2024
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Expert Advice
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  • Government of New Brunswick
  • Working NB
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Get support through a workforce consultant for your human resource challenges related to recruitment, retention and training.

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The Working NB Employers grant supports a range of activities designed to help employers effectively build and maintain their teams. It focuses on recruiting, retaining, and developing human resource capabilities for diverse workforce needs.
  • Recruitment supports to help employers find the right talent for their teams.
  • Retention supports aimed at keeping valuable employees once they have been recruited.
  • Organization and participation in virtual recruitment events through platforms like VirtualNB.ca.
  • Provision of human resources tools for creating or managing HR policies and plans.
  • Facilitating opportunities for retirees seeking short-term meaningful employment.
  • Engagement and viewing of documentaries addressing workforce challenges.
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$ 4,500

Organizing virtual job fairs to attract new talent for tech roles

$ 4,500

Hiring retirees for short-term mentoring roles

$ 5,000

Implementing an employee onboarding program to improve new hire integration

$ 4,000

Creating a help wanted campaign to attract seasonal workers

$ 5,500

Developing HR tools to facilitate remote work for employees

$ 3,500

Enhancing employee retention through a wellness program

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Employers of all sizes looking to enhance their workforce capabilities can apply for assistance through WorkingNB workforce consultants.

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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
  • Companies operating outside of Canada
  • Non-profit organizations

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This initiative focuses on assisting employers in overcoming workforce challenges through a variety of support and consultancy services. It is designed to help businesses recruit, retain, and optimize their talent pool.
  • Providing recruitment supports to help employers find the right talent.
  • Offering retention supports to maintain a skilled and talented workforce.
  • Facilitating virtual recruitment events through VirtualNB.ca to connect with potential candidates.
  • Supplying human resources tools and assistance for creating and managing HR policies.
  • Offering opportunities for retirees to engage in meaningful short-term employment.
  • Creating and distributing a documentary focused on addressing workforce challenges.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Alignment with the grant’s objectives and focus areas
  • Feasibility and potential impact of the project
  • Evidence of need and community support
  • Selection Criteria: Demonstrated capacity and experience of the applicant
  • Clarity and completeness of the grant proposal
  • Potential for successful project implementation

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The program may offer additional resources or guidance for developing human resources policies and practices.
  • Participants or employers may have access to tailored consulting services to address specific workforce challenges.
  • Collaboration with local job agencies might enhance recruitment effectiveness.
  • Regular updates or newsletters might be provided to participants to keep them informed about new opportunities and best practices in workforce management.

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