PROGRAM OPEN – APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
It is recommended that employers read the Program Guidelines prior to completing an application for this program.
Description
Employment Steps for Success is a pilot program intended to provide funding to non-profit community organizations to develop, implement and deliver career planning or employment readiness programming.
Applications must demonstrate how identified activities are distinct from current organization programming but will support the mandate of the organization and the department.
Programs should outline how supports will be provided for eligible participants experiencing multiple barriers, including mental illness, addictions, and criminal records.
Priority for funding will be given to applications that clearly specify program activities, define outcomes to be achieved and are cost-effective. Organizations may participate in one or two streams (Adult Pre-Employment or Career Exploration for Youth). Organizations should submit one proposal, with each program request clearly outlined separately.
Adult Pre-Employment:
- Programming that offers pre-employment training and individualized support for individuals who are interested in obtaining employment.
Career Exploration for Youth:
- A client-centered employment initiative that will assist youth from a variety of educational and social backgrounds to achieve their career and employment goals.
Program delivery should include a tool kit comprised of sessions and resources to assist with problem solving skills; workplace communications; budgeting skills; self-exploration of careers related to personal strengths, addiction issues, mental health issues, criminal justice concerns, obtaining workplace certificates such as First Aid and WHMIS; and job search skills including strategies to prepare for, attain and maintain employment.
Sponsoring organizations are responsible for participant intake, selection and promotion of their initiative. Organizations are responsible for the development of any forms deemed necessary for effective program delivery and payment requirements from sponsoring organizations to collect program accountability.
Financial assistance shall only be provided for costs directly related to carrying out the activities specified in the agreement. Funding may be approved to a maximum of $50,000 per organization per stream ($100,000 total). The total amount approved will be stipulated in the agreement.
Eligibility Criteria
ELIGIBILE ORGANIZATIONS
- Non-profit community organizations
- If incorporated, be in good standing with the registry of Companies and Deeds Online (CADO)
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
Adult Pre-Employment Programming eligibility criteria includes:
- Unemployed adults;
- Non E.I. Eligible – in receipt of income support or eligible to receive income support;
- Have completed at least secondary school Level I; and
- Are interested in upgrading education or obtaining employment.
Career Exploration for Youth eligibility criteria includes:
- Non-EI eligible;
- Between the ages of 18-30;
- Who have not made a successful transition to the labour market; and
- Who need assistance with career decision-making and career exploration.
Deadline to Apply
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Assessment of applications will begin after the deadline has passed.
- Incomplete applications will result in delays.
Application Process
HOW DO I APPLY?
STEP 1: Register as a Government Vendor and Receive LaMPSS User ID (Please go to Step 2 if you have an active LaMPSS User ID and Password)
Please note that after you register as a government vendor, you must also apply for program funding.
All organizations 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.
Contact Information
Call: 1-800-563-6600
Email: EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca