Provincial Agrifoods Assistance
The Canada–NL Job Grant provides cost-shared funding to employers for training new or existing employees. Employers can receive up to $10,000 per employee (or $15,000 for unemployed trainees) for eligible training that leads to a job or career advancement.
Eligible funding may support:
• Industry-recognized skills training
• Onboarding unemployed individuals
• Upskilling existing staff to meet labour demands
These activities help close skills gaps and improve job outcomes.
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Funding Amount
Up to $15,000 in funding at a 60% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Producer associations
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support employer-driven training initiatives, including:
• In-demand skills development and industry certifications
• Workforce expansion and onboarding of new hires
• Technical or soft-skills upgrading for staff retention
Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.
Deadline to Apply
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