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Community and Employer Partnerships

Learn how this funding initiative helps increase employment opportunities for unemployed British Columbians.

Community and Employer Partnerships

The Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) funds projects to increase training and work experience for job seekers in B.C. Over 7,000 British Columbians have gained employment experience on 671 projects throughout the province.

CEP projects help to reduce poverty while strengthening the labour market, supporting communities, and contributing to economic growth.

Notice to Applicants:
CEP has received a high volume of applications. We are reviewing applications for funding from April 2024 - March 2025. Please do not resubmit your application if you have already applied. We will contact you in late April 2024.

If you have any questions, please email us at CEPTEAM@gov.bc.ca

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Questionnaire

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Creating Partnerships
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Job Creation Partnerships

Supports community based initiatives while providing work experience and training opportunities.

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Labour Market Partnerships

Supports organizations and communities to develop labour market and human resource strategies to address local labour market issues.

People Training
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Project-Based Labour Market Training

Supports projects that benefit employers and individuals by providing a combination of occupational specific training and work experience.

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Research and Innovation

Supports innovative research projects that test new approaches to labour market challenges.