The Workforce Tariff Response Program opened for applications June 1^st and we are seeking insight from businesses across the province that have been impacted by tariffs or global market shifts and may benefit from this opportunity.

​We may be able to support with training (reskilling, upskilling, retraining) and supports for workers facing reduced hours, layoffs, or workforce disruption.

​To meet the funding requirements of the new stream of funding, there are some requirements that your business would need to consider:

• ​This fund is a response to tariffs and other market disruptions impacting people who are currently working and those who may be at risk of displacement or who are struggling to find work in priority industries. The fund is time limited, and there are no guarantees for funding beyond the agreed upon funding cycle.

• ​All participants would need to be EI eligible.

• ​Service Registration and comprehensive data reporting is required and will be added in LaMPSS. Learners will be contacted via LaMPSS over a period of time to continue to collect labour market outcomes. This may include surveys to provide additional information about the impact of the training.

Workforce Tariff Response Program Guidelines

WTRF Itemized Budget Breakdown Template

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• The One Journey Initiative provides skill development and employment opportunities to unemployed or underemployed Nova Scotians where there is an identified industry labour shortage.
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• The Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) provides funding to businesses, industry associations and sector councils to enhance workforce skills and improve innovation and productivity.

Funding amount

• 75% of eligible training costs may be covered. The applicant needs to fund the remaining balance of the costs.

• The Workplace Education Initiative promotes and supports business skills development by increasing knowledge and enhancing critical workplace skills.
• Regional Workplace Education and Training Coordinators will help assess the learning needs of individual businesses or groups of businesses, and will recommend education programs to fill those training needs.
• The Coordinator will also assist with the application for funding, which covers the cost of instruction, and provide support while a program is taking place.