Job Opportunities

This program places heavy emphasis on training.  Proposals should have a clear training plan, demonstrating a high possibility of employment for the client with the employer at the end of the project.  The client should also have gained enough skills to be marketable in the field in which they have been trained.  This program offers a maximum contribution of $8.00 / hour toward the client's wages, and up to $500.00 for training costs.  Some overhead costs are applicable, however no capital is.

Employment Assistance Services

This program provides up to $1,000.00 per client for travel expenses to / from out-of-town job interviews and subsequent offers of employment.

Course Purchase

After an assessment of the client's long-term employment action plan, the Employment Services Worker will make a recommendation on the client's participation in a training course.  The WLDM on an approval recommendation will sponsor the cost of tuition for a training course.

Course Purchase Allowances

This program provides a living allowance, dependant care, daily travel, and books/special costs ($500.00 each), while the client is enrolled in an approved training course.

Self Employment Assistance

After an assessment by the Business Development Officer and recommendation from the WDC General Manager, a client will be enrolled into the SEA program.  The maximum assistance available per client is $318.00 / week, for up to 52 weeks.

Skills Enhancement

Training must be career/work related in order to be eligible under this program.  This program is not to be used for career changes.  The training must be 3 weeks or less and/or less than 20 hours / week.  Employed participants will receive partial tuition, while the unemployed may receive a small tuition in full.  Applicants are also subject to all other individual eligibility criteria.

Targeted Wage Subsidy

This program provides funding of up to 75% of a client's wages and benefits for a work placement.  Overhead and training costs are negotiable.