Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program
Receive up to 70% of Total Eligible Costs.
The Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program will support and fund partners in developing short-cycle programs (4 to 16 weeks) that combine specialized technical training, general business training, and interpersonal skills development across key economic sectors.
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Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program
Amount of Funding
Eligible applicants may access up to 70% of the total eligible costs.

Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program
Eligible Applicants
Canadian organizations that fall into one of the following categories can apply to receive program funding through Upskill Canada:
- Not-for-profit organizations;
- For-profit organizations (only if they do not generate profits from the proposed program);
- Organizations involved in the post-secondary education sector;
- Private colleges and other private training institutions; and
- Industry associations, and other business/sector associations.
Eligible Delivery Partners can be Training Provider, Industry and Business Associations, or Community Organization

Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program
Eligible Activities
Must have the six core components as identified by the program for a successful upskilling program:
- Demand-Driven;
- Rapidly Delivered;
- Industry-Integrated;
- Employer-Led;
- Potential-Focused Recruitment; and
- Job Placement Support.
Delivery partners can deliver programs in-person or virtually or a hybrid.
Eligible Cost Categories:
- Labour and Salaries Costs;
- Sub-Contractors/Consultants Costs;
- Technological Equipment and Materials Costs;
- Travel; and
- Other Costs.

Palette Skills – Upskill Canada Program
Program Deadline
First Application Deadline: May 19th, 2023. The Application re-opens every 8 weeks until all funding has been allocated.
