Community and Employer Partnerships
Learn how this funding initiative helps increase employment opportunities for unemployed British Columbians.
Community and Employer Partnerships
Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) funds projects to increase training and work experience for job seekers in B.C. Over 7,200 British Columbians have gained employment experience on 684 projects throughout the province.
Currently, three funding streams are open for applications:
- Project-Based Labour Market Training (PBLMT)
- Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)
- Labour Market Partnerships (LMP)
Help for Communities Impacted by Tariffs
Projects that respond to labour market impacts in communities or for people affected by tariffs - such as those in forestry, steel, agriculture, manufacturing, and other sectors - will be prioritized and expedited. Please contact CEPTEAM@gov.bc.ca with the subject line "Tariff Response" to be connected to a team member for support.
Eligible projects could include (but are not limited to):
- Job fairs
- Community impact reports
- Skill gap analysis
- Occupational skills training
Visit each dedicated page below to review the funding criteria and the required application documents.
Thinking of Applying?
Connect with us first at CEPTEAM@gov.bc.ca to discuss your project idea.
Topics in This Section
Project-Based Labour Market Training
Supports projects that benefit employers and individuals by providing a combination of occupational specific training and work experience.
Job Creation Partnerships
Supports community based initiatives while providing work experience and training opportunities.
Labour Market Partnerships
Supports organizations and communities to develop labour market and human resource strategies to address local labour market issues.
Research and Innovation
Supports innovative research projects that test new approaches to labour market challenges.