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Job Creation Partnerships

Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) fund local projects that provide work experience and training opportunities to eligible participants. Projects must enhance participant’s employability skills by providing work experience and training leading to employment. Projects must benefit the community and local economy.

Priorities for projects

Projects will be assessed on merit and alignment with one or more of these priorities:

  • Support pathways to in-demand and emerging sectors as identified in B.C.’s Look West Strategy
  • Support pathways to good jobs or skills training that can ladder into further education and upskilling
  • Support targeted skills training for workers displaced by the impact of tariffs
  • Support independence from government income supports through livable wages
  • Involve public education institutions as training partners
  • Indigenous led projects
  • Projects with a duration of 12 months or less
  • Equitable program investment across the province

How to apply

Step 1: Review JCP Applicant Guide and email the CEP team to discuss your project idea at CEPTEAM@gov.bc.ca.

Note: When asked if you have completed the Self-Assessment Questionnaire, please select Yes to proceed with the application. The Self-Assessment Questionnaire is no longer applicable.

Step 2: Complete the online application questions, ensuring all required documents are attached:

Step 3: The CEP team will contact you once the application period has closed and all applications have been reviewed. We will contact applicants as soon as possible with funding decisions.

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