Question 1

What is Sector Council Program (Manitoba Sector Council Program (SCP)) and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

Provincial funding (Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation) to sector organizations in key Manitoba industries so they can develop and deliver workforce training for new and existing employees. Funded sector councils identify skills and labour gaps, deliver short-term training for existing workers, support entrepreneurs to grow their business, advise post-secondary curriculum, and run school-to-work bridge training. Direct applicants are the sector organizations (e.g. Manitoba Aerospace, Bioscience Association Manitoba, Tech Manitoba, Food & Beverage Manitoba); employers access training through them rather than applying directly. Typical applicant: A Manitoba employer accessing subsidized sector training through its industry council, or a sector association seeking program funding to deliver workforce training

Question 2

Who qualifies for Sector Council Program?

Accepted Answer

Direct recipients are sector organizations / industry associations in key Manitoba sectors, not individual employers Covered sectors include aerospace, bioscience, construction, creative, film, ICT/digital, natural resources & environment, agriculture & food, tourism & hospitality, manufacturing, and transportation & distribution Funds workforce training for new and existing employees, entrepreneur growth support, and school-to-work bridge training Employers benefit by accessing training delivered through their sector's funded organization Participation is by contacting the organization for your sector

Question 3

Is Sector Council Program currently open for applications?

Accepted Answer

Funding flows to sector organizations, which deliver the training — an employer engages via its sector council rather than applying to the province directly.