Job Creation Partnerships

PROGRAM OPEN – APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 30, 2024

It is recommended that employers read the Program Guidelines prior to completing an application for this program.

The Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program is designed to support community-based, not-for-profit projects. These projects will provide EI-eligible participants with opportunities to gain work experience to improve their employment prospects. Project activities should benefit both the participant and the community. The primary focus of the JCP program is helping insured participants who need work experience to increase their chances of successfully finding ongoing employment.

Job Creation Partnerships Fact Sheet:    English (102 KB)   French (606 KB)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Organizations

  • Project activities must be community-based and not-for-profit.
  • The project may be sponsored by a business; a federal crown corporation or comparable provincial/territorial crown corporation; an organization; an individual; a municipal government; a band/tribal council; a public health institution, or an educational institution.
  • The project sponsor must:
    • Be incorporated or a sole proprietor;
    • Have a Canada Revenue Agency business number;
    • Be in good standing with Registry of Companies and Deeds; and
    • Have an office location/base in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Additional eligibility requirements can be reviewed in the Program Guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria for Individuals

  • Be a resident of the province;
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents legally entitled to work in Canada;
  • Meet the definition of EI-eligible;
  • Be approved by the department under Section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act as insured participants who are active EI claimants; and
  • Have an employment plan that identifies that the JCP work experience being considered supports a reasonable occupational goal.
  • Participant allowance are assessed at the following maximum weekly rates:
    • For supervisory, coordinator or high skilled positions – $668;
    • For moderately skilled positions – $646; and
    • For labourer or lower skilled positions – $624.

Funding for the Job Creation Partnerships Program is provided through the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement.

Application Deadlines

  • Deadline for applications is June 30, 2024
  • Complete applications must be received at least 25 business days prior to the start of a project to ensure a timely review and assessment of the request for funding and to avoid delays in processing.
  • Incomplete applications will result in delays.

Application Process

HOW DO I APPLY? 

STEP 1:     Register as a Government Vendor and Receive LaMPSS Username (Please go to Step 2 if you have an active LaMPSS Username and Password)

All employers are required to be set-up as a government vendor so payment can be issued. Vendor set-up and LaMPSS registration are initiated once you register here: Employer Registration.

After registering, a LaMPSS password and user ID, if you do not have one already, will be emailed to you at the address provided on your application. Please ensure you check your email, including junk mail, regularly. You can then log into the LaMPSS system and complete your online application.

If you have forgotten your password, please reset it in LaMPSS by clicking on Forgot Password.  Enter Organization ID and User ID.  Click submit and a new password will be emailed to you.  If your password cannot be reset, please contact our Support Team by email at extorghelp@gov.nl.ca during government business hours or call 1-844-252-6777.

LaMPSS provides organizations with self-serve capability, enabling you to apply for funding online for some labour market programs, as well as  the ability to submit  required  financial and activity reports online.

STEP 2:      Submit Application

Organizations must complete and submit an online application in LaMPSS.

Employers are required to review the Program Guidelines prior to submission of their application for funding.

Organizations can check the progress of their application by logging into their LaMPSS account and viewing the agreement status.

Applicants are notified by email after a decision is made on the application – within 25 business days of receipt of a complete application.

When approval is granted, projects must commence within 45 business days.

Decision-Making Process

Applications
Day 1:
A complete application is received by the department and is assigned for assessment.

Assessment
Day 1-15:
The application is reviewed by the department to ensure that the proposed training meets program eligibility and to ensure sufficient budget availability. Applications may be prioritized for funding subject to demand. Recommendations are made to delegated authority (approver).

Approval
Day 15-25:
The delegated authority reviews assessment and ensures all information to make final decision is on file. Applicant will be notified once approval has been granted or denied.

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Forms

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If you are having difficulty filling out a form, please refer our Forms and Applications webpage for further instructions.

Contact Information

Call: 1-800-563-6600
Email: EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca