Professional Skills Development and Training - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Students and recent graduates participating in Mitacs programs (co-op, internship, fellowship) - Academic institutions (universities and colleges) partnering with Mitacs - Private sector employers hosting work-integrated learning placements - Non-profit organizations participating in Mitacs-approved programs - Research institutions engaged in collaborative training initiatives Note: Eligibility varies by specific Mitacs program stream; primary beneficiaries are students/trainees, with employers/institutions as participating partners. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Funding Amount: Varies by program; typically covers training delivery costs and participant support - Cost-Sharing: Often requires employer/institutional contribution or in-kind support - No Matching Ratio Specified: Exact contribution requirements depend on individual program and stream - Direct Recipient: Typically flows to academic institutions or approved training providers; benefits students/participants indirectly ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Professional skills training delivery (workshops, seminars, courses) - Non-technical skill development including: - Communication and presentation skills - Leadership and management training - Team collaboration and interpersonal skills - Project management competencies - Entrepreneurship and innovation skills - Network expansion activities (conferences, industry events, networking sessions) - Work-integrated learning enrichment (mentoring, coaching, career development support) - Training materials and curriculum development - Instructor/facilitator fees and honorariums ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Program Alignment: Training must align with Mitacs program objectives and work-integrated learning goals - Participant Eligibility Verification: Students must be enrolled in eligible Mitacs programs - Employer/Institution Commitment: Partners must formally commit to hosting and supporting participants - Reporting Requirements: Progress reports and outcome documentation required - Performance Metrics: Programs must track skill development, completion rates, and participant feedback - **