Participants must submit their own Participant Information Forms before an application can be submitted.

Third parties cannot apply on an employer’s behalf.

Employers must submit their application on their own behalf, using their Business BCeID.

At the time of application, participants must be unemployed, or employed by the applicant employer**.

Employers are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per participant and up to $300,000 per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).

The employer must contribute the remaining 20%.

The Province will reimburse employers 80% of eligible training costs.

Training must result in increased job security or a better job* for a current employee** once training is completed, or a job for an unemployed person.

If training begins and the application is denied, the employer will be responsible for all costs. Training may begin before an employer receives a decision.

Most applicants will receive a decision on their application in two weeks. *Important: Please apply early to help ensure you receive a decision on your application before the training start date. Use the Business BCeID account to apply online through the ETG’s Skills Training Grants System*.Identify who needs training and pick a training provider.This provides secure electronic access to online government services The Employer Training Grant helps employers pay for training, which in turn helps employees experience increased job security or move into better jobs.Įmployers can apply as often as they need and receive 80% of the cost of training up to $10,000 per employee, with a maximum annual amount per employer of $300,000. The intent of this program is to help British Columbians access the skills training required to adapt to the labour market’s changing job requirements, while also encouraging employer involvement in skills training. Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires. Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training enterprises with a strategic competitive advantage for productivity and innovation.įor individual British Columbians, skills development increases participation in the labour market and provides a key to adapting to the changing world of work. Building an agile and resilient workforce-one with the right mix of skills to respond to the evolving demands of the labour market-provides B.C. A skilled workforce is essential for strong, sustainable and balanced growth.

The Province of British Columbia is committed to building a strong economy. What's new? ̶ We've made some changes, including increased support for forest sector workers.

B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook: 2021 Edition.

Renseignements sur les services à l’emploi.

Indigenous Skills And Employment Training (ISET) Program Service Delivery Partners In BC.

Employee checklist and training app