Skills Parachute Program and Short-Term Course Funding Program

Need new skills to get or keep a job? The Skills Parachute and Short-Term Courses Funding Programs can help support training that is needed to obtain or maintain employment.

Skills Parachute Program

The Skills Parachute Program provides funding for short-term courses that can help you:

  • Improve your employability
  • Maintain your current employment

Funding Details

  • Courses can be up to 5 days long
  • Funding is available up to a maximum of $1,500.00. Applicants may apply for funding for eligible course; however, the maximum amount that can be approved through this program is $1,500.00
  • Travel and accommodations are not covered

Short-Term Courses Funding Program

Need a little more time to develop your skills?  The Short-Term Courses Funding Program supports training hat is longer than 5 days but shorter than 12 weeks.

This program can help individuals or groups gain the skills they need to:

  • Qualify for a job
  • Maintain their current employment

Funding Details

  • Courses must be longer than 5 days and less than 12 weeks
  • Funding is available up to a maximum of $5,000.00. Applicants may apply for funding for eligible course; however, the maximum amount that can be approved through this program is $5,000.00.
  • Travel and accommodations are not covered

Group Training for Employers

Employers may be able to use this program to support group-based training when a group of current or potential employees need specific training to quality for or maintain employment with the employer.

 

Please note:

  • Driver education and hunter education courses are not eligible for funding.
  • Applicants are not eligible if they are currently receiving funding through another Education and Training Program.
  • Recertification may be eligible if your certification has expired and you are currently not attached to the labour force. The recertification must be necessary to improve your employment opportunity. Funding for recertification is available only once.
  • Supporting documentation is required with all applications. Applicants must provide evidence that the course is necessary to obtain or maintain employment. This may include:
    • A current job posting that lists the course or certification as a job requirement;
    • A letter from an employer confirming that the course or certification is required to obtain or maintain employment; or
    • Other supporting documentation that demonstrates how completing the course will directly support the applicant in obtaining or maintaining employment.

Important: Get Approval Before Starting Your Course

Funding is not guaranteed. You must receive approval before starting your course. If you pay for or complete a course before applying for funding and receiving approval, the cost cannot be reimbursed. If approved, the cost of the course is generally paid for by the client and the client is reimbursed. However, where possible, we will work with the training institution for direct payment.

Ready to Apply?

Getting started is easy!

Download the application form

Application Checklist

  1. Download and print the application Form
  2. Complete the entire application
  3. Attach all supporting documents.
  4. Submit your completed application and supporting documentation to the Education and Training Department

Please note: Applications submitted by fax cannot be accepted. Applications can be sent via email to employmentprograms@qalipu.ca

Remember: Apply first and get approval before starting your course.

For more information:

Email:                 employmentprograms@qalipu.ca
Phone:                1-709-634-5045