Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services

Finding and keeping the right people is one of the biggest challenges for employers in Manitoba, especially in a tight labour market. The Workforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services program is designed to help businesses connect with job seekers, build skills, and respond to evolving workforce needs. Delivered by Manitoba’s Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources department through Training and Employment Services, this initiative focuses less on one-time grants and more on practical, hands-on support that strengthens hiring outcomes.

For employers, the program offers a mix of services that can include help advertising job openings, matching roles with qualified candidates, and participating in partnerships that address current or future skills gaps. Many businesses engage through wage subsidy arrangements that offset part of the cost of hiring and training new employees, while others benefit from industry-led training initiatives or community partnerships aimed at developing a skilled workforce. Support is non-repayable and varies depending on the type of project, partnership, or workforce challenge being addressed.

This program is well suited to small and medium-sized businesses, larger employers, and nonprofits that want to invest in their workforce while reducing hiring risk. Whether you are growing your team, retraining workers, or collaborating with industry partners, exploring the full details can help determine how this support aligns with your hiring and training plans.