Work Ability Program

Department of Post‑Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) · New Brunswick

Funding amount

Reimbursement of minimum wage plus employer’s share of CPP, EI and vacation pay for up to 40 hours per week; duration based on employment action plan

Application difficulty

Medium

How to apply

Online

📋 About this program

Provides work experience opportunities for unemployed individuals who need a job placement to overcome barriers identified in their Employment Action Plan. Employers pay wages and are reimbursed at the rate of minimum wage plus benefits for up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the placement.

✅ Who qualifies

Unemployed NB residents aged 18 or older who have been out of education for at least six months and have an Employment Action Plan; employers can be non‑profits, municipalities, provincial departments, private businesses or First Nations; job placements must not displace permanent employees.

Eligible uses

HiringTraining

🚀 How to apply

Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
Prepare your documents — Most programs require business registration documents, recent financial statements, and a description of how you'll use the funds.
Submit your application — Apply at the official portal →

💡 Tips & notes

Placements help participants become job ready; employers must submit wage claim forms for reimbursement and cannot withhold wages.https://www.pcd-cpmph.ca/dept-of-post-secondary-education-training-and-labour/#:~:text=Work%20Ability

Work Ability Program

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