Workers in Transition Program
The Workers in Transition Program, funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, is designed to assist employees with transferrable skills, who wish to transition from another industry into the electricity sector. The program provides electricity sector employers with incentives such as 50 per cent of salary coverage and/or 100 per cent of training/education costs, up to a maximum of $15,000. In addition, there is full coverage on wrap-around support of up to $4000.
As part of our growing suite of wage incentive programs, Workers in Transition fills a gap and provides support for employers looking for experienced talent from other sectors like Construction, Tech, and Oil and Gas. Our goal is to bridge the gap for employees who are new to the industry or who have experienced a significant gap in their career and are looking to re-join the industry.
Eligibility Criteria
Participants and employers must meet the following criteria
Participant Eligibility
- 15 years and older.
- Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, person with refugee protection in Canada.
- Legally able to work in Canada.
- Transitioning into the electricity/renewables sector for the first time (no prior experience).
Employer Eligibility
- Canadian-owned.
- Firms engaged in manufacturing of equipment and the provision of services necessary for generation, transmission or distribution.
- Primary activity is the generation, transmission or distribution of electricity.
- Sector support including renewables in any of the following areas: Research and development, business development and energy efficiency.
Contact
Email: murray@ehrc.caPhone: 613.235.5540 ext. 228
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