Enabling staff to develop their skills
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : May 13, 2024
- All industries
- Gouvernement du Québec
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant are :
- All employers located in Quebec are eligible to apply, except for public agencies and political organizations.
- Eligible organizations are: private companies, groups of private companies, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, self-employed workers, band councils.
- Training activities to develop skills related to the job held or a task required by the employer may be eligible. For example: training on new equipment or technologies, literacy and numeracy, general or vocational training, etc.
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
- Private for-profit companies
- Groupings of private for-profit companies
- Municipal administrations
- Communities and band councils
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Self-employed workers
- Groupings of self-employed workers
Who is not eligible
- Public bodies and political organizations are not eligible for this grant.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- training needs analysis
- skills assessment
- development, adaptation and purchase of training content or teaching and learning materials
- assessment tools
- trainers' fees
- indirect costs for trainers (travel, meals, accommodation, etc.)
- indirect costs for trainees (travel, meals, accommodation, etc.)
- management and administration costs
Eligible projects & activities
Training activities eligible for this grant include:
- Training on new equipment or technologies
- Literacy and numeracy training
- General or vocational training
- Other training related to skills development required by the employer
Evaluation & selection criteria
The subsidy for workforce training in Quebec is evaluated according to the nature of the project, the company's needs, budget availability, the company's sector of activity, regional and national priorities, and budget availability. Evaluation and selection criteria include :
- Nature of the training project
- Company skills requirements
- Budget availability
- Company sector of activity
- Regional and national priorities
How to apply
Step 1: Contact a business advisor at your local Services Québec office
Step 2: Analyze your training needs with the help of the advisor
Step 3: Present your training project and estimated expenses for evaluation
Additional information
- Eligible employers can obtain a subsidy for training expenses such as needs analysis, assessment costs, trainer fees, etc.
- The program offers personalized support from a company advisor to analyze specific needs and find appropriate solutions.
Grant Summary:
Understanding the Mesure de formation de la main-d’œuvre for Businesses in Quebec
The Mesure de formation de la main-d’œuvre is a program in Quebec that aims to support the training and skill development of employees in businesses, with a focus on small and medium enterprises. The program offers subsidies to companies for employee training initiatives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a skilled workforce and enhancing the competitiveness of businesses in a global market.
Businesses can access funding for various training activities, including formation hors production (off-the-job training) and entraînement à la tâche (on-the-job training), to help employees acquire new skills and improve productivity. The program also outlines specific eligibility criteria and guidelines for companies looking to benefit from these training initiatives in Quebec.
