Programme d'emploi et de compétences des jeunes ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Food producers (agricultural producers engaged in food production) - Food processors and transformers (businesses that process raw agricultural products into food products) - Businesses must be registered and operating in Canada - Must be actively seeking additional workforce to qualify - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector are primary targets ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Minimum 50% of employee salaries covered - Maximum per Employee: $14,000 per hired employee - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (subsidy-based, not a loan) - Additional Support: $5,000 additional allocation (program description appears incomplete; likely covers training, benefits, or administrative costs) - Total Potential per Employee: Up to $19,000+ depending on complete program terms - Matching Requirement: Employer covers minimum 50% of salary costs (in-kind or cash contribution) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee wages and salaries (primary use – minimum 50% covered) - Youth workforce hiring costs - Skills training and competency development - Employee benefits (likely included in the $5,000 allocation) - Onboarding and orientation expenses - Skills certification programs related to food production/processing ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Focus: Priority given to hiring youth (specific age range typically 18-30, pending confirmation) - Employment Duration: Positions must meet minimum employment period requirements (duration not specified in excerpt) - Sector Requirement: Applicants must operate in food production or food transformation only - Documentation: Must provide proof of hiring, payroll records, and employment contracts - Compliance: Employer responsible for meeting labor standards and wage laws - Application Timeline: Subject to program intake periods and funding availability - Reporting: Likely requires progress reports on hired employees and skills development outcomes - Grant Recapture: Non-compliance may result in clawback of funds Note: The program description appears incomplete (cuts off mid-sentence). Verify final