Project-Based Labour Market Training

Project Based Labour Market Training (PBLMT) provides funding to organizations in support of projects that provide a combination of training, on-the-job work experience and follow-up support to eligible individuals that will improve their employment skills and prepare them for in-demand jobs. Training takes place in a supportive group setting and is supplemented by a range of activities like counselling, vocational and/ or learning assessments, work experience, job search skills, mentorship, referral to community resources and post project follow-up.

Applications are now open!

CEP 2025/26 will focus on fewer, strategically chosen job creation partnerships (JCP) and project-based labour market training (PBLMT) projects to ensure maximum impact and alignment with the ministry and national priorities:

  • Projects that provide people receiving income assistance with the skills and experience they need to find and keep employment and be independent from assistance

  • Community-driven projects customized for job seekers with complex needs

  • Equitable program investment across the province

  • Indigenous-led projects

  • Projects with a duration of 12 months or less

Submissions will be assessed based on their merit and how they address at least one or more of these areas.

Please note the application portal will be open for a limited time, subject to funding availability and applications received that meet key priorities.

How to Apply

For a successful application, visit the "What's New" section of the page to learn about important updates for CEP 2025 applicants.

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

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

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 The Self-Assessment Questionnaire is no longer applicable.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 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.

Note: Lead Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that all information submitted in their Application is true and correct. The Ministry reserves the right to reject any Application due to unsatisfactory letters of support, unsatisfactory past performance under contracts with the Ministry, or any material error, omission, or misrepresentation in the Application. If the Ministry obtains evidence of false declarations or misrepresentations with respect to any material provided as part of an Application, the Ministry also reserves the right to exclude the Lead Applicant or any proposed subcontractor or partner from participation in the Application process, or if the evidence is discovered after the Lead Applicant enters an Agreement, to exercise any rights available under the Agreement, including termination.

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