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.

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:

  • Community-driven projects customized for job seekers with complex needs, far removed from the labour market and who have difficulty accessing traditional employment services   

  • 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 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 The Self-Assessment Questionnaire is no longer applicable.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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