Call for Proposals: Design a workforce development plan unique to rural, remote, and northern communities

Be a part of a program designed to meet the unique economic challenges and skills needs of communities with a population of less than 10,000 people.

The Green Pathways for Small Communities program will help rural, remote, and northern communities diversify and grow their economies, adopt sustainable and green workforce solutions, provide opportunities for community members to develop their own skills, and help local businesses remain competitive.

Through the program, over 100 people in communities with a population of less than 10,000 will develop skills to enhance their employment profiles, including 75% from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce.

Colleges and institutes work with communities across the country and are experts in tailored training solutions. We are looking for proposals that maximize the expertise of Canada’s largest postsecondary network!

Join our working groups. Working group members will work with communities to identify existing skills needs, develop plans to fill gaps, and deliver customized training solutions that ensure Canadians don’t have to leave their communities to find sustainable employment opportunities.

This project is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada.

Deadline: July 14

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Please note: Your application must be submitted using the form below and signed by the appropriate signing authority in your institution. Still have questions? Please contact us.

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Primary Contact Information

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College or Institute*

Is the signing authority different than the primary contact?

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Signing authority

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Project Application

Please fill out the application form for the working group you would like to take part in. You may apply for more than one but will be selected to participate in only one working group. Which working group you would like to take part in?

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group

The Green Pathways for Small Communities Working Group and delivery institutions

Both

EDI Working Group Application

Describe how your institution promotes and supports equity, diversity and inclusion among staff and students. (25%)*

Describe your institution’s prior experience in identifying the needs of equity seeking groups in small rural, remote, and northern communities. (30%)*

Describe your institution’s relationships and connections with local Indigenous communities and organizations. (20%)*

Describe the roles, responsibilities and relevant experience of the staff and faculty members who will be assigned to support the EDI working group (10%)*

Describe your institution’s experience identifying and tailoring wrap-around supports to learners (15%)*

Green Pathways for Small Communities Working Group and Delivery Institutions Application

Explain how your institution collaborates with employers and regional organizations to identify local skills gaps. (15%)*

Outline your institution's connections and relationships with employers and organizations in northern, rural, and remote areas and how it has historically fostered partnerships with these communities. (10%)*

Please tell us about a rural, remote, or northern community that you have worked with in the past or have current relationships with and provide some context relating to the existing local skills gaps. (15%)*

Describe upskilling, reskilling, and training opportunities that have been developed and/or delivered by your college that are relevant to the project goal of addressing local skills gaps in the context of a green transition. (20%)*

Describe your experience providing continuing education, community education, and wrap-around services to upskill and reskill your local workforce. (20%)*

Describe the roles, responsibilities and relevant experience of the staff and faculty members who will be assigned to support implementation of this project (10%)*

Describe how you intend on matching participants with local organizations/employers to secure Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities. (10%)*