Palette Skills -- Upskill Canada Program

Organizations in Canada may apply for funding if they fall under the following categories:

• Non-profit entities
• For-profit companies (as long as they don’t generate profits from the training initiative)
• Post-secondary education institutions
• Private colleges and other private training providers
• Industry and business associations, including sector-specific groups

Eligible delivery partners include training providers, industry/business associations, or community-based organizations.

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Programs must include these six key components:

• Driven by real labour market demand
• Delivered in a short timeframe
• Embedded within industry needs
• Led or co-led by employers
• Recruitment focused on candidate potential
• Includes support for job placement

Training can be offered in-person, virtually, or as a hybrid model.

Eligible Costs Include:

• Labour and wages
• Contractor or consultant fees
• Tech equipment and materials
• Travel
• Other relevant expenses

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