Title:
Future Ready: Building the Canadian Manufacturing Workforce of Tomorrow
Agreement Number:
18734392
Agreement Value:
$19,763,310.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 21, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The objective of the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program is to help employers and workers by supporting key sectors of the economy develop and implement solutions to address their immediate, emerging and longer-term workforce needs and challenges. Organizations will be encouraged to develop partnerships with industry stakeholders, employers and workers to ensure their project outputs meet the needs of the sector. The SWSP will support a range of workforce development activities, including: sector-specific training and reskilling initiatives; workforce solutions for employers; other creative solutions, standards and tools; and initiatives that promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program are: .• Canadian workers participate in sectoral training and transition initiatives to enhance their skills and employability. .• Employers and stakeholders access and use workforce solutions, labour market intelligence and tools to manage their skills and employment needs..• Employers have increased access to skilled workers to meet current and emerging workforce needs in key sectors of the economy..• Improved supply of skilled workers to match employer demands in key sectors of the economy..
Location:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8P0A1
Reference Number:
141-2022-2023-Q3-00048
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
783597685RP0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Oct 3, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
Program:
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP) is to support employers and workers in key sectors by funding organizations to develop and implement practical and innovative industry-driven solutions to changing labour supply, skills and employment needs. ..