Northwest Territories Tourism Training Fund
Highlights
This program is designed for you if you are in the tourism sector in the Northwest Territories. It offers funding to help you and your team gain new skills and certifications. This can improve job satisfaction and make your business more competitive in the market.
Why Apply?
- Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 for individual applications and $6,000 for business or group applications.
- Equity Requirement: Only 25% for new training and 50% for refresher courses.
- Flexible Training Options: Choose from in-person, online, or a combination of both, as long as the course is under 12 weeks.
Benefits to Your Business
- Skill Development: Increase the number of skilled and certified employees.
- Employee Retention: Support your staff’s access to training, boosting job satisfaction.
- Income Diversification: Open up new opportunities for your team to diversify their income.
- Professional Standards: Ensure your services are safe and world-class.
Applying is straightforward. Complete the application form and submit it to your regional ITI office before the training starts. This program can provide the boost your business needs to thrive in the competitive tourism industry.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- This is a grant, so there are no repayment terms or interest rates.
Eligible Expenses:
- Training courses or workshops that are short and formal, less than 12 weeks in duration.
- In-person courses or workshops.
- Distance education such as online courses.
- Combination of in-person and distance education.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Training outside of Canada.
- Training already completed before the application is submitted.
- Training eligible under Employment Insurance (EI) funding.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this program.
Qualifications
- Must be a resident of the NWT.
- Must hold a valid NWT Tourism Operator License.
- Must be a non-GNWT Visitor Information Centre.
- Must be an NWT accommodations sector employer or employee.
- Must be a business, not-for-profit tourism association, or organization engaged in the tourism sector in the NWT.
- Formal volunteers (e.g., festival or event) can be considered under group funding.
A group of individuals from various NWT tourism businesses collaborating for training.
Disqualifications:
- Individuals or businesses in the aviation industry.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to get funding for training in the tourism sector. You can receive up to $3,000 if you apply as an individual or up to $6,000 if you apply as a business or group. This money can be used for short, formal courses or workshops, either in-person or online, that last less than 12 weeks.
The goal is to help you and your employees gain new skills and certifications. This can make your business more competitive and help retain workers by giving them access to valuable training opportunities. Training can also help diversify your income and ensure your services are professional and safe.
There is an equity requirement of 25%, meaning you will need to cover a portion of the costs. If the training is a refresher or recertification, the equity requirement is 50%. This program is a great way to invest in your business's future and improve your workforce's skills.
Program Steps
Complete the Application Form: Download and fill out the Tourism Training Fund application form from the provided link.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
- Proof of NWT residency
- Valid NWT Tourism Operator License (if applicable)
- Details of the training course or workshop (e.g., course description, duration, and cost)
- Proof of employment or association with an NWT accommodations sector employer or a non-GNWT Visitor Information Centre (if applicable)
- Any additional documents specified in the application guidelines
Review Funding Requirements: Ensure you understand the equity requirements:
- 25% equity for general training
- 50% equity for refresher or recertification training
Submit the Application: Send your completed application form and supporting documents to your regional ITI office. Make sure to submit before the intake deadline and before the training start date.
Follow Up: Contact your regional ITI office to confirm receipt of your application and inquire about any additional steps or information needed.
Await Decision: Wait for the review and approval of your application. The ITI office will notify you of the decision and any further actions required.