Workforce Training Measure ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Large employers - For-profit businesses - Non-profit organizations - Social enterprises - Registered training providers (in partnership with employers) - Industry associations offering training programs - Businesses in all sectors except those explicitly excluded by the administering body Note: Eligibility may vary by province/territory and specific program delivery agent. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Contribution-based (non-repayable funds) - Typical Coverage: 50-75% of eligible training costs (exact percentage varies by jurisdiction) - Matching Requirement: Employer typically contributes 25-50% of training costs - Maximum Award: Varies by province; ranges from $5,000-$50,000+ per project - Per-Employee Support: May be capped at $2,000-$5,000 per participant - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan component) - Funding Duration: Single disbursement or staged payments upon milestone completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Employee wages during training hours - Tuition and course fees - Certification exam costs - Training materials and learning resources - Online/digital learning platform subscriptions - Instructor or trainer fees - Equipment or software required for training delivery - Travel and accommodation for training (within reasonable limits) - Professional development workshops and seminars - Apprenticeship program costs - Skills assessment tools and evaluations - Internal training program development Ineligible: General business operations, capital equipment purchases unrelated to training, entertainment expenses, marketing. ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Training Plan Requirement: Submit a detailed training plan before funding approval, including learning objectives and expected outcomes - Employee Participation: Trained employees must remain employed for a specified period post-training (typically 6-12 months) - Documentation: Maintain detailed records of training attendance, costs, and employee progress - Reporting: Submit progress reports and final reports showing training completion and skill improvements - **Proof of