WHAT'S NEW:

January 13, 2025

• Due to a significant reduction in Federal Government funding to the Province of almost $74 million, 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.

• Applicant Guides

  It is recommended that applicants review the updated Applicant Guide prior to application submission.

  • JCP Applicant Guide

  • PBLMT Applicant Guide

• Updated Application Considerations

  In addition to the standard online application, these considerations should also be included as part of the application. Applicants may respond to these questions in a separate document and as part of the application process.

  • JCP Additional Application Questions

  • PBLMT Additional Application Questions

• Budget Negotiations Template

  Refreshed Budget Negotiations Template and Community & Employer Partnership Funding Guidelines

• BC Private Training Institute Branch (PTIB) Approved Programs Only

  Training programs offered through BC Private Training Institutions must adhere to the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) Regulatory Amendments 2025.