Programme de formation des employés ### 📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of any size - Non-profit organizations and associations - Social enterprises - Employers in the private and public sectors - Co-operatives - Businesses must be registered and operating in Quebec (this is a Quebec government program) - No minimum revenue or employee count requirement specified ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (subsidy) - Grant Size: Specific amounts vary by program stream; funding typically covers a percentage of eligible training costs - Matching Requirement: Employer cost-sharing is required (exact ratio depends on company size and sector) - Repayability: Not repayable — funds are provided as a grant/subsidy - Budget Allocation: Funds are allocated to offset employee training expenses only ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee salaries/wages during training periods - Training course fees and tuition costs - Instructional materials and learning resources - Equipment or tools required for training delivery - Trainer or consultant fees - Travel and accommodation costs if training requires relocation - Certifications and exam fees related to skills development - Training must be relevant to current role retention, internal promotion, or lateral transfer to a better-suited position ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Training Purpose: Funds are exclusively for training that supports employees retaining current positions, gaining promotions, or transferring to better-suited roles - Documentation: Employers must provide proof of training plan, costs, and employee participation - Timeline: Training must be completed within specified program period (check current guidelines with administering body) - Reporting: Employers must report on training outcomes and employee retention post-training - No Duplication: Cannot combine this grant with other identical government training subsidies for the same employee/training - Employer Contribution: Business must contribute their own funds (co-investment required) - Pre-Approval: Training plans may require approval before funds are disbursed - Accountability: Funds