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Funding for Community and Employer Partnership Initiatives in British Columbia

This opportunity invites organizations to apply for funding from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction in British Columbia under the Community and Employer Partnership (CEP) fund. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (British Columbia) - Employment and Labour Market Services Division (ELMSD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a grant for service-oriented projects. - Products/Services Requested: - Community-based employment and skills-training services - Includes Job Creation Partnerships, Labour Market Partnerships, Research and Innovation, and Project-Based Labour Market Training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must focus on increasing training and work experience opportunities for people in British Columbia - Strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and reconciliation, particularly with Indigenous communities - Applicants must ensure eligibility and accuracy of submissions - Funding is subject to availability and program criteria - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed, as this is a grant for service delivery projects.

Description

The Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction in British Columbia offers funding through the Community and Employer Partnership (CEP) fund, part of WorkBC, to support community-based initiatives that increase training and work experience opportunities. The fund supports various streams including job creation partnerships, labour market partnerships, research and innovation, and project-based labour market training. The program emphasizes equity, inclusion, and reconciliation, particularly with Indigenous communities, aiming to improve lives and strengthen local labour markets. Applicants must ensure accurate submissions, and projects are subject to funding availability and eligibility criteria.

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