This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business. It provides resources and funding to create workplace education programs tailored to your needs. With no payback required, it's a risk-free way to invest in your team's skills. Whether you're in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, or any other sector, this initiative can help you enhance your employees' abilities in areas like communication, cloud computing, and customer service.

By applying, you'll gain access to a wide range of training activities that can boost your business processes and productivity. Imagine your team mastering financial fundamentals, excelling in social media for business, or becoming proficient in project management. These skills can drive your business forward and give you a competitive edge.

The process is straightforward, and you'll receive support from a Regional Workplace Education and Training Coordinator. They will help you assess your training needs, develop customized programs, and apply for funding. It's an easy way to improve your team's skills and grow your business.

Grant: The financing provided is in the form of a grant, meaning there is no need to repay the funds as long as they are used according to the program guidelines.

Eligible Expenses: The grant covers costs associated with:

• Instruction and training program development.
• Customized training programs tailored to specific business needs.

Use of Funds: Funds must be used directly for the development and delivery of workplace education programs. This includes paying for instructors and materials necessary for training.

Repayment Terms and Interest Rates: Since this is a grant, there are no repayment terms or interest rates applicable.

Restrictions on Use of Funds: The funds cannot be used for general operating expenses, such as rent, utilities, or non-training related payroll.

Fees: There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant.

• Business must be located in Nova Scotia.
• Business must be in one of the following sectors:
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Resource sector
  • Service sector
  • Information technology
• Business must be willing to create workplace education programs.
• Business must aim to help employees develop specific skills.
• Business must align training objectives with industry needs.
• Business must demonstrate potential impact on improving business processes and productivity.
• Business must show feasibility and sustainability of proposed education programs.
• Business must have the ability to embrace and manage workplace change.

Disqualifications:

• Business not located in Nova Scotia.

This program offers resources and funding to help you create workplace education programs. It’s designed to help your employees develop specific skills that can boost your business.

You can use the funding for a wide range of training activities. This includes business skills, change management, cloud computing, communication skills, computerized accounting, content marketing, customer service, e-commerce, and many more. No payback is required, making it a risk-free investment in your team.

By participating, you can improve your business processes and productivity. Whether you need to train your team in financial fundamentals, social media for business, or project management, this program has you covered. It’s a great way to enhance your employees' skills and drive your business forward.