Self-Assessment Questionnaire

COVID-19 and Community and Employer Partnerships

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, all project activities must adhere to COVID-19 Guidance and Orders of the Provincial Health Officer and  WorkSafeBC guidelines for COVID-19 and Returning to Safe Operation. 

When considering a project for funding under the Community Employer Partnership program, applications are assessed against the goals of the program, and current government and ministry priorities. Project enquiries can be sent to: CEPTeam@gov.bc.ca.

Notice to Applicants

The Community and Employer Partnership Fund is substantially invested for this fiscal year.  We continue to accept applications and assess those that align with immediate government priorities.  If you have submitted an application the ministry will contact you within 6-8 weeks.

The goals of the Community Employer Partnership Program are:

• To increase employment opportunities for unemployed British Columbians through the use of partnerships, shared information, technology and innovative practices;
• To focus on the importance of communities, and build employer partnerships that will identify and create partnership and innovation opportunities that will promote job creation and employment;
• To support employers in meeting their human resource needs;
• To help communities and employers identify and respond to labour market needs.

Government and Ministry priorities include:

• Developing and enhancing the skill level of British Columbians in order to increase their success in obtaining and retaining employment;
• Ensuring access to BC programs and services;
• Partnering with employers and communities to address regional and sector specific labour market needs;
• Continuing to develop Labour Market Information services.

Please click on the link below to begin your Self-Assessment Questionnaire now:

Self Assessment Questionnaire

1. Are you applying for funding as a member of one of the following organizations:
   • Non-Profit Organizations
   • Crown Corporations
   • Municipalities or Agencies
   • Band/Tribal Councils/First Nations Governments
   • Public Health or Educational Institutions
   • Businesses *
     * Note: Private sector organizations are eligible for Community and Employer Partnerships funding consideration under certain conditions. Funding cannot be used to improve any business’ position in the competitive marketplace.
   • Yes
   • No
   Please answer this question.
2. Does your project address a labour market issue?
   • Yes
   • No
   Please answer this question.
3. Is your project incremental to the services already provided or mandated by your organization?
   • Yes
   • No
   Please answer this question.

Sorry, you are ineligible for CEP funding.

1. Does your project involve participants?
   • Yes
   • No
   Please answer this question.
2. NOTE: You may be required to consult with local WorkBC Centre(s) regarding availability of participants prior to submitting your application for funding.

   Please choose the answer that best fits your project:

   • The main intent of your project is to provide valuable, relevant and finite work experience to participants on a project that will also benefit the larger community.
   • The main intent of your project to prepare unemployed individuals for the labour market through a combination of employer partnerships, in-classroom training, job shadowing, work experience, counseling, vocational and/or learning assessments, job search skills, and/or mentorship.
   • Your project involves research to develop and/or implement innovative or unique projects (e.g. pilots), processes or practices that strengthen understanding of the labour market.
   Please answer this question.
3. Please choose the answer that best fits your project:
   • Your project involves developing an analysis of labour market issues or developing strategies which address local labour market force issues and/or human resource needs.
   • Are you an employer who has employees at risk of job loss as a result of one of the following conditions:
     • Reduced business activity;
     • Significant changes in market conditions;
     • New legislative or regulatory requirements for workers
   • Your project involves research to develop and/or implement innovative and/or unique projects (e.g. pilots), processes or practices that strengthen the understanding of the labour market.
   Please answer this question.

Based on the information provided, the project you propose may be eligible under the following WorkBC Community and Employer Partnership funding streams. Only one application can be submitted at a time.

Thank you for your interest in the WorkBC Community and Employer Partnerships programs and funding. The information you provided in the self-assessment program suggest that your project concept might meet the criteria of the following funding stream:

Please Note: This is not a contracting process and neither the proponent nor the Province is legally bound as a result of this process.