Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program
Receive up to 70% of Total Eligible Costs.
The Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program will support and fund partners in developing short-cycle programs (4 to 16 weeks) that combine specialized technical training, general business training, and interpersonal skills development across key economic sectors.
Attention: This program is currently closed. You can speak with a member of our team about future intake periods or similar funding programs you may be eligible for, get email updates through our weekly newsletter, or look through our list of available funding programs in our directory page.
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Amount of Funding
Eligible applicants may access up to 70% of the total eligible costs.
Eligible Applicants
Canadian organizations that fall into one of the following categories can apply to receive program funding through Upskill Canada:
- Not-for-profit organizations;
- For-profit organizations (only if they do not generate profits from the proposed program);
- Organizations involved in the post-secondary education sector;
- Private colleges and other private training institutions; and
- Industry associations, and other business/sector associations.
Eligible Delivery Partners can be Training Provider, Industry and Business Associations, or Community Organization
Eligible Activities
Must have the six core components as identified by the program for a successful upskilling program:
- Demand-Driven;
- Rapidly Delivered;
- Industry-Integrated;
- Employer-Led;
- Potential-Focused Recruitment; and
- Job Placement Support.
Delivery partners can deliver programs in-person or virtually or a hybrid.
Eligible Cost Categories:
- Labour and Salaries Costs;
- Sub-Contractors/Consultants Costs;
- Technological Equipment and Materials Costs;
- Travel; and
- Other Costs.
Program Deadline
Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period info for this program or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.
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