Job Creation Partnership Northwest Territories
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours to create meaningful work experiences and training opportunities. By participating, you can receive funding for wages, project overhead costs, supplies, equipment rentals, license fees, administrative costs, and tuition or course costs. This support can last up to 52 weeks, providing a stable foundation for your projects.
Why apply?
- No maximum funding limit: Funding is based on regional budgets and approvals.
- Flexible timing: Apply anytime, no deadlines.
- Comprehensive support: Covers a wide range of costs, ensuring your project has the resources it needs.
Benefits for your business:
- Enhanced workforce: Train and develop employees with essential skills.
- Cost-effective: Reduce financial burden with government-backed funding.
- Long-term impact: Create sustainable employment opportunities and improve community partnerships.
Contact your ECE Regional Service Centre to apply and take advantage of this valuable opportunity.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Wage Subsidy
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- There are no repayment terms or interest rates. This is a subsidy, not a loan.
Eligible Expenses:
- Wages for supervisors
- Project overhead costs
- Supplies
- Equipment rentals
- License fees
- Administrative costs
- Tuition or course costs
Ineligible Expenses:
- Funds cannot be used for any expenses not listed as eligible. This includes personal expenses, unrelated business costs, or any other non-project-related costs.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this program.
Qualifications
- Must be a board, agency, municipal government, Indigenous organization, non-profit group, business, employer/employee association, or post-secondary institution.
- Must include a minimum of two (2) community partners in the project proposal.
Each community partner must represent a different community component (e.g., Municipality, Indigenous Governments, Employer, etc.).
Disqualifications:
- None specified.
Description
This program offers your business support for up to 52 weeks. It helps you deliver local projects that provide work experience or guarantee employment at the end. Some projects may also include skills development.
Funding can cover:
- Wages for supervisors
- Project overhead costs
- Supplies
- Equipment rentals
- License fees
- Administrative costs
- Tuition or course costs
There is no maximum funding limit. The amount depends on regional budgets and approvals. You can apply at any time.
This program is a great opportunity for your business to support unemployed individuals. It provides them with work experience and training, helping them secure meaningful long-term employment. By participating, you not only contribute to the community but also benefit from the additional workforce and potential future employees.
Program Steps
Contact Your ECE Regional Service Centre: Reach out to your local ECE Regional Service Centre to request an application form. You can find contact details for your region on the official website.
Prepare Necessary Documentation: Gather the required documents to support your application. These documents include:
- Business plan
- Financial statements
- Proposal detailing the project
- List of community partners involved
- Budget breakdown, including wages, overhead costs, supplies, equipment rentals, license fees, administrative costs, and tuition/course costs
Develop a Project Proposal: Create a detailed proposal for your project. Ensure it includes:
- A clear description of the project
- Objectives and expected outcomes
- Timeline of activities
- Roles and responsibilities of each community partner
- Budget and funding requirements
Secure Community Partners: Identify and secure a minimum of two community partners. Each partner should represent a different community component, such as a municipality, Indigenous government, or employer.
Submit Your Application: Complete the application form and attach all required documentation. Submit your application and proposal to your ECE Regional Service Centre.
Follow Up: After submission, follow up with your ECE Regional Service Centre to confirm receipt of your application and address any additional requests for information.
Await Approval: Wait for the review and approval process. Be prepared to provide any additional information or clarification if requested.
Implement the Project: Upon approval, begin implementing your project according to the approved proposal. Ensure all activities are documented and align with the project objectives.
Report Progress: Regularly report your project's progress to the ECE Regional Service Centre. This may include financial reports, activity logs, and outcomes achieved.
Complete Final Reporting: At the end of the project, submit a final report detailing the outcomes, financial expenditures, and overall impact of the project.
