Indigenous organizations are often under resourced in many areas and rely on annualized funding. Reductions in funding may require employees to take on additional work without having formalized training.
Employers now have access to the Canada-B.C. Job Grant to train existing employees AND support individuals currently unemployed whom could fill an existing position in the organization.
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Canada-BC Job Grant Priority: Aboriginal People |
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“…Aboriginal participation in B.C.’s economy is improving through cross-sector partnerships that foster economic diversification, investment and job creation, and increased access to employment and skills training opportunities.” |
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC), is the Aboriginal Service Delivery Partner for the Canada-B.C. Job Grant. BCAAFC can provide direct support and referrals for your Indigenous organization and:
BCAAFC can also connect Indigenous individuals to the nearest Friendship Centre in BC that provides employment and training assistance.
The Canada-B.C. Job Grant will open May 1, 2017 for applications for training between September 1 and December 31, 2017. With the exception of the Priority Sector Stream, applications for training starting on or before August 31, 2017 will be accepted until those targets are met.
Funding streams:
This Stream is Closed>>The Priority Sectors stream includes 10 of the BC Jobs Plan sectors identified as critical to B.C.’s labour market and economic development.
Step 1: Check Your General Eligibility
Step 2: Contact BCAAFC
If you’re eligible or have questions about your eligibility, contact BCAAFC via email employment@bcaafc.comto discuss grant criteria, requirements and the application process.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
You will receive an email with your application reference number 1-2 weeks after your application has been submitted.
Step 4: Get Approved and Send in Agreement
If you’re approved, you will be notified as soon as the decision is made. Processing time for applications is normally within 60 business days of receipt. Along with your acceptance email are agreement documents that you must sign and send back to the government within 3 business days.
Step 5: Start Training!
Step 6: Apply for Reimbursement
Once your application is approved and within 30 business days of your employee starting training, you can apply for reimbursement. If you are training individuals on Income Assistance (IA) or Employment Insurance (EI), a Participant Information Form is required no less than 5 business days prior to the start of training.
Contact Us
Email: employment@bcaafc.com
Canada-B.C. Job Grant Resources
Please visit https://www.workbc.ca/Employer-Resources/Canada-BC-Job-Grant.aspx to download the application form.
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CJG Intakes Feb 1, 2017-March 31, 2018 |
Accepting Applications |
Training Start Dates |
| Intake 1 | Feb 1, 2017-March 31, 2017 No longer accepting applications under the Priority Sector Stream. All other streams are open, until targets are met for those streams. |
April 1 - August 31, 2017 |
| Intake 2 | May 1 - July 31, 2017 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017 |
| Intake 3 | Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2017 | Jan. 1 - March 31, 2018 |
